When a man is having concerns about erectile dysfunction, it may take him a while to finally address the topic with his doctor. There may be a lot of anxiety and fear about a diagnosis and even about having an erectile dysfunction exam. We can ease some worry by giving you an overview and what to expect during an erectile dysfunction exam.
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Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, is the inability to achieve and to maintain an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse. It is believed that 12 million men between the ages of 40 and 79 have issues with ED. Many factors can cause erectile dysfunction, but there is one consistently strong link between obesity and ED. Let’s understand how obesity can cause erectile dysfunction.
If you have doubts about this premise, let’s start with some convincing statistics.
Now that you are aware of some facts about obesity and ED, let’s find out why this is so.
An erection happens when blood vessels, muscles, nerves, and hormones work together. Erectile dysfunction occurs when any of these functions are disrupted, and obesity affects many of them.
Inflammation
When someone is obese, there is a high level of inflammation in the body. This causes problems in the endocrine system (hormones), and the endothelial layer which is the lining of the blood vessels. With excess inflammation blood vessels can have difficulty opening up for better flow if there is an issue. Instead, they constrict.
Excess Fat
Excess levels of fat cause an issue with blood flow as well leading to blood vessel blockage.
Atherosclerosis
With obesity comes cardiovascular problems like cholesterol deposits on the walls of blood vessels which impact blood flow to the organs like the penis.
Low Testosterone
Obese men have a lower level of this important hormone for sexual function. Side effects of low T are low libido, depression, and decreased energy. It can affect both the ability and desire for sexual activity.
As a side note, it seems men with ED may be predisposed to having coronary artery disease later in life causing heart attack and stroke.
Obviously, make it a priority to lose weight to help with ED, but whatever your main motivation, seeing Dr. Terry will help with both issues and give you the occasion to confront your overall health.
If you are struggling with ED Contact Dr. Terry at (520) 348-7900 if you are overweight and having issues with sexual dysfunction.
Stress and mental conditions can at times cause ED, but it is more commonly caused by an underlying medical condition. Treating the medical issue can often correct erectile dysfunction. Let’s learn about 7 medical conditions that cause erectile dysfunction.
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When you decide it’s finally time to talk with Southwest Premier Urology about your erectile dysfunction, all that is needed to begin is answering some medical questions and getting a physical exam. You may have chronic health issues that could be the underlying cause. You won’t know any answers until you begin.
If you, or your partner, continue to postpone treatment for ED symptoms, now is the time to talk with Southwest Premier Urology in Tucson, AZ about your options. Don’t let these ED myths stop you from treatments. Instead, get the facts from a professional.
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It is difficult enough to maintain a happy marriage with financial worries, children, and both spouses working full time jobs. Add in sexual dysfunction and your life can be turned upside down. Whether you are in a long term relationship or married for many years, how sexual dysfunction affects your marriage is up to the parties involved. Let’s look at the best ways to handle this common issue.
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