Current research has shown that the majority of cases of Erectile dysfunction primarily relate to nerve disturbance that impairs the blood flow that is necessary to produce an erection.
Common conditions found to be a cause of erectile dysfunctions include diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, previous surgery, particularly prostate gland surgery or surgery on the large blood vessels and the lower extremities. History of pelvic trauma is also a possible cause.
Lifestle choices have been found to be related to erectile dysfuntion. Cigarette smoking causes a diminishment in penile blood flow. Patients with erectile dysfunction should seek smoking cessation techniques since it may improve the effectiveness of the medications and can lessen the requirements for the medications.
Obesity is also related to impairment of penile blood flow. Instituting an appropriate diet and exercise program to result in reasonable weight loss and also improve erectile dysfunction.
Excessive alcohol intake is strongly associated with erectile dysfunction. Lessening the alcohol intake will improve the effectiveness of the erectile dysfunction medications as well.
Several commonly used prescription medication can be associated with erectile dysfunction particularly anti-hypertensive medications. In addition, depression and other emotional disorders can contribute to erectile dysfunction.
The male hormone testosterone is essential for normal sex drive and libido. However, it is unclear whether a diminished testosterone level will cause erectile dysfunction. The effectiveness of the erectile dysfunction drugs is improved when testosterone levels are normal.