Health Tip: Why You May Have Erectile Dysfunction
(HealthDay News) -- Erectile dysfunction occurs when a man can't achieve or maintain an erection during sex.
The American Academy of Family Physicians says the condition doesn't have to be a natural part of getting older. ED often is attributed to physical or psychological causes. Physical reasons may include:
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Having a side effect of surgery on the prostate or bladder, or radiation therapy to the testicles.
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Having low testosterone levels, kidney failure, liver failure, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease.
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Having chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or hardening of the arteries.
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Having had a stroke or an injury to the brain or spinal cord.
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Using too much tobacco or alcohol.
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Being tired.
Date Last Reviewed:
12/26/2008
Date Last Modified:
12/26/2008