Risk factors for erectile dysfunction

The following factors augment the menace of having a Erectile Dysfunction problem with the blood vessels or nerves that are required to have regular erections:

• Diabetes. Between 35-50% of men having diabetes encompass erection problems. About semi part of percentage of men with diabetes build up erection problems within five years of being diagnosed with diabetes
• High blood pressure, stroke, blood vessel disease
• High cholesterol and low HDL (high density lipoproteins) cholesterol
• Low levels of the hormones required for the standard growth and function of the sex organs (hypogonadism). This leads to low down levels of testosterone, the hormone compulsory for erections, but does not have an effect on the nerves or blood vessels. Thyroid problems may possibly also boost the risk of erection problems.
• Constant alcohol or entertaining drug abuse, cigarette smoking . Multiple sclerosis
• Use of drugs to treat high blood pressure or depression, diuretics, or tranquillisers
• Injury to the pelvic region or penis
• Pelvic surgery or radiation treatment

The following factors increase the risk of a psychological cause of erection problems:

• Depression
• Anxiety or stress
• Relationship problems
• Recent most important life change (birth of a child, retirement, job change, loss or death of a partner, divorce, marriage). [Read More]