Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be caused by a number of mental and physical issues. Physically, it could be caused by problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease that cut off blood flow to the penis. Damage to the nerves, chemical changes, or side effects from some medicines can also play a role. Stress, worry, sadness, or problems in relationships can affect efficiency and energy from a psychological point of view. Lifestyle choices like smoking, drinking too much booze, or abusing drugs can make ED worse. Age also matters, since men may naturally lose their ability to get and keep an erection as they get older. Sometimes, more than one of these things may be at play. Talking to a doctor can help you figure out the exact cause and the best way to treat it.
