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ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the inability to achieve or sustain an er****on suitable for s*xual in*******se. Causes include medications, chronic illnesses, poor blood flow to the p***s, drinking too much alcohol, or being too tired.

CAUSES OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
A lot goes into achieving an er****on. When you're turned on, nerves fire in your brain. Blood then flows into your p***s. If all goes well, you’re ready for s*x. Sometimes, all does not go well. Occasional problems aren’t anything that need treatment. If issues happen more often, you may have erectile dysfunction or ED. There are many things that can lead to ED. Stress, depression, anxiety, and alcohol use can often trigger it.
In other cases, physical factors are the culprit.
Sometimes, another disease will lead to ED, including the following:

Diabetes: Nerves and blood vessels that aid in getting you ready for s*x are damaged by this. Your chances of ED can double if your diabetes is not well-controlled.
Kidney disease : Along with the other issues associated with kidney disease, your hormones, blood flow to your p***s, and your nervous system -- all vital for getting an er****on -- are affected. It can also sap your energy and s*x drive.
Nerve and brain disorders: You can't get an er****on without help from your nervous system. Things like stroke, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease disrupt vital signals.
Blood vessel diseases: These can slow the flow of blood, making your body’s preparation for s*x difficult. Narrowed or blocked arteries, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are among the most common causes of ED.
Other reasons include
Surgery: Nerves and tissue needed for an er****on can be affected during procedures to treat prostate and bladder cancer. The problem often clears up, but it may take months. In some cases, the damage is permanent. If it is, there are treatments available to help you be ready for s*x.
Injury: If you hurt your pelvis, bladder, spinal cord, or p***s -- and you require surgery -- you may get ED.
Hormone problems: Hormones fuel s*x drive. An imbalance can make you uninterested in s*x. If you’ve had pituitary gland tumors, kidney or liver disease, depression, or hormone treatment for prostate cancer, talk with your doctor.
Venous leak: To keep an er****on, the blood that flows into your p***s has to stay a while. If it flows out too quickly, you’ll lose your er****on. Injury or disease can cause this.
To***co , alcohol, or drug use: All three can damage your blood vessels. If you have artery problems, smoking will make ED much more likely.
Prescription drugs : There are more than 200 prescription drugs that can cause erectile dysfunction. Speak with your doctor if you think one of your medications may be causing this in you.
Prostate enlargement : It’s a normal part of aging for many men. It may also play a role.