Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Often abbreviated as ED, erectile dysfunction is a consistent or reoccurring inability to obtain or maintain an erection satisfactory for sexual performance. It affects an estimated 30 million men in the United States. Erectile dysfunction is occurs frequently in men with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, vascular disease, neurological diseases and other major illnesses and disorders. Psychological factors include stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. Lifestyle risk factors include obesity, lack of physical activity, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Other contributing factors include various prescribed medications. Studies have shown that men who suffer from erectile dysfunction were twice as likely to have diabetes as compared to healthy, unaffected men.