Erectile dysfunction means that a male person cannot get or maintain a hard erection long enough to have intercourse. Most men have this problem from time to time. If a person experiences during times of stress or anxiety – then it’s a normal byproduct of these psychological states. However, there are men that suffer from chronic erectile dysfunction. And there are many reasons as to why men suffer from this. Below you will find some information about the most common causes of erectile dysfunction.
Diseases of the endocrine system
A person’s endocrine system releases many hormones. These hormones serve to regulate a variety of different parts of the way our bodies work – including our mood, sexual function, metabolism, and more.
An example of a very frequent disease of the endocrine system that can cause erectile dysfunction is diabetes. This is a disease that afflicts the way the body deals with insulin. And one of the most frequent side-effects of long-term diabetes is nerve damage. Nerve damage, in turn, can cause a chronic case of erectile dysfunction. There are also a few other ways in which diabetes can cause erectile dysfunction. This disease also affects blood flow and hormone levels. Both of these things can cause erectile dysfunction.
Taking certain types of medicine
Taking medicine when a doctor prescribes it is one of the smartest things to do if you wish to protect and improve your sexual health. However, taking medicine can have certain side-effects for the way your body works. Note – this is not to say that you should stop taking medicine without a doctor advising you so. Types of medications that are known for potentially causing erectile dysfunction are:
- Beta-blockers;
- Diuretics;
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors;
- Central nervous system stimulants;
- Chemotherapy medications for cancer.
Again – we don’t advise under any circumstances for you to quit taking your therapy prescribed by your doctor.
Lifestyle
The way you live your life can also have a profound influence on your erectile dysfunction problems. In order to get an erection, you will need to get excited first. However, if your emotional system is out of whack – then you may have troubles getting excited in the first place. There are also many men that view sex as a performance piece. They believe that they have to perform at the highest level and this can create anxiety. Anxiety can be an erection killer, for lack of better wording. So, lifestyle can have a big influence on your ability to get an erection.
In conclusion
There are many factors that can influence men’s ability to get an erection. And there are many ways that people can influence these factors for the better. The important thing is to not get discouraged. Erectile dysfunction can (and does) happen to every man. However, knowing what some of the potential causes are can be of big help when it comes to treating and cure erectile dysfunction. To that end, we hope that this article was of help to you.
