Your erectile dysfunction is probably physical. Return to the start of this selector Most cases of ED are caused by physical problems alone or in combination with emotional ones. Just about any medical condition that affects your nerves or blood vessels could hurt your ability to have erections. High blood pressure, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes can all lead to ED. In fact, over 50% of men with diabetes find themselves in that situation. Hormonal issues such as low testosterone levels can also factor in, more often for older men. Prostate cancer treatments including surgery and radiation may be the culprit.

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Heart Disease Clogged blood vessels (atherosclerosis) High cholesterol High blood pressure Diabetes Obesity Metabolic syndrome - a condition involving increased blood pressure, high insulin levels, body fat around the waist and high cholesterol Parkinson's disease Multiple sclerosis Certain prescription medications Tobacco use Peyronie's disease - development of scar tissue inside the penis Alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse Sleep disorders Treatments for prostate cancer or enlarged prostate Surgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord