Diabetes is the leading cause of erectile dysfunction men according to experts. Erectile dysfunction is a condition where the man is unable to obtain or maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual intercourse. Various studies have shown that men with diabetes are more likely to impotence. In fact, it is estimated that half of men with diabetes experience erectile dysfunction. It is observed that men with diabetes experience erectile dysfunction about 10 to 15 years earlier than men without diabetes. Experts also suggest that erectile dysfunction may be an early indicator of diabetes, especially among men aged 45 and under. How
diabetes increases the risk of impotence?
Diabetes - a condition marked by high glucose may interfere with the process of erection in the following ways:
• Diabetes can cause damage to the nerves and therefore affect the sending and receiving impulses nervous. This condition is called peripheral neuropathy. It can affect the hands and feet of diabetic patients. Due to a lack of functioning of nerves, nerves are not able to send the right signal to the brain that causes erections. Therefore, it becomes difficult to obtain an erection for satisfactory sexual intercourse.
• Diabetes can also restrict blood flow to the penis. In this condition, the arteries in the penis thicker because of which blood flow to the penis decreases. Consequently, diabetics often experience erectile dysfunction.
• Diabetics have lower levels of testosterone, testosterone plays an important role in sexual functioning in men. A drop in testosterone levels can result in erectile dysfunction in men.
• In addition, drugs used by diabetics can worsen the condition. These medications can cause erectile dysfunction in diabetics.
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