When it comes to erectile problems, some lifestyles are more predisposed to the condition. While erectile problems can affect men of all ages and lifestyles, here are 4 types of men who are at a higher risk of erectile problems.
Smokers
While smoking can lead to a litany of health problems, it has also been linked to erectile problems. Because smoking reduces blood flow through the body, it can become difficult for the body to get blood to the penis. Smoking also increases heart disease risk, which is another major contributor to erectile problems. Men who smoke will eventually have to deal with a menagerie of health problems, including the inability to achieve an erection.
Men who are overweight
Excess weight itself may not cause problems, but it puts men at a greatly increased risk of vascular disease, which is one of the best-known causes of erectile problems, according to the American Urological Society. Overeating and living a sedentary lifestyle can also lead to other health problems, including an early death.
Men with high cholesterol
Living an unhealthy lifestyle can lead to grappling with high cholesterol. In addition to hurting your body and shortening your lifespan, high cholesterol can lead to erectile problems. The reason men with high cholesterol are more prone to erectile problems is that high cholesterol levels damage the linings of blood vessels throughout the body.
Men with diabetes
Research has found that men with diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) are two to three times more likely as a non-diabetic to develop erectile problems. When blood glucose levels are not controlled properly, small blood vessels and nerves develop cumulative damage. Damage to nerves controlling sexual stimulation and response can lead to erectile problems, as can reduced blood flow due to blood vessel damage.
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