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Causes of erectile dysfunction

Causes of erectile dysfunction

Causes of erectile dysfunction Causes of erectile dysfunction
Causes of erectile dysfunction

Risk factors for ED and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are similar. The most cases of ED result from a vascular disturbance of the endothelium. Risk factors are such as:

  • Diabetes
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Low levels of testosterone
  • Neurologic diseases (e.g. Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury)
  • Nerve damage to the penis or the pelvic area
  • Obesity
  • Pelvic surgery
  • Radiation therapy to the pelvic area
  • Smoking
References:

EAU Patient Information | ED Page | July 2021. UROWEB

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