Male Sexual Health & Andrology
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
Category
Male Sexual Health & Andrology
Focus
Causes + Symptoms
Condition
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Type
Physical + Psychological
Overview
What is ED?
What is ED?
Inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
Common Causes
ED can be physical, psychological, or a mix of both. See the detailed split in the Causes section below.
Symptoms
Symptoms
- Weak erections
- Losing erection during intercourse
- Needing more stimulation
- Morning erections reduced
Common Causes
Common Causes
Erectile dysfunction can be caused by physical factors, psychological factors, or a combination of both:
Physical Causes
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Hormonal imbalance (low testosterone)
- Obesity
- Smoking and alcohol
- Neurological disorders
- Side effects of medications
- Penile blood flow problems
Psychological Causes
- Stress
- Performance anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship issues
01.Physical Causes
02.Psychological Causes
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