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
