Erectile dysfunction: There are many causes

Erection problems are often due to a combination of physical factors and psychological causes. And it can be a vicious cycle – having an erection problem might reduce your desire to have sex because you're not confident your erection will last long enough for satisfying sex.

Talking to your doctor to work out what may be causing erection problems is the first step to helping you enjoy sex like you used to.

Other conditions are linked to erection problems.

Erection problems often occur alongside other common medical conditions, such as disorders of:

  • the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disorders)
  • the nerves (neurological disorders)
  • blood sugar (diabetes)

It may be that you need treatment for another condition that's causing your erection problems.

Click here to find out more about the causes of erection problems.


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