Researchers found that hypertension links heart diseases to erectile dysfunction in men.
Previous studies found a connection between coronary heart disease and erectile dysfunction in men but weren't able to determine what linked the two until now. Researchers from UCLA School of Medicine found that hypertension gives rise to coronary artery disease, which in turn causes erectile dysfunction, according to a press release.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) results when there is inadequate supply of blood to the penis, which affects its functioning. Hypertension negatively affects the flow of blood to both the heart muscles and the erectile tissue of the penis. Age-related cell death is responsible for this.
"This article further substantiates the correlation between cardiac disease, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction and provides healthcare providers with an insight into discussing the status of erectile function," said Ajay Nehra, MD, Editor-in-Chief and Chair, Department of Urology, Director, Men's Health, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
Most men experience erectile dysfunction once in a while. It becomes a serious problem when it becomes frequent. In such a situation a person should visit the doctor for treatment. Erectile dysfunction can be treated at any age. In some cases, simple lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, drinking less alcohol, or quitting smoking may improve the condition. Sometimes the disorder is caused by some kind of medication so you may need to reduce the dose. However, at times men with erectile dysfunction may need further treatment like counseling, drug therapy, pumps and even surgery.
