Erectile dysfunction cause and effect

Your questions about the cause and effect of erectile dysfunction answered at Lovelifematters.

Relationship and emotional issues can contribute to stress during lovemaking and cause your partner to have erection problems. Erectile dysfunction can also be caused by physical problems with the blood or nerve supply to the erectile mechanism. The cause and severity of erectile dysfunction (ED) is varied which is why you should encourage your partner to seek medical advice. Not only will a doctor give advice on erection problems but may also prescribe an appropriate impotence treatment.

Medical conditions are by far the greatest cause of erectile dysfunction and by seeking medical help you may not only help your sex life but may also improve your partner's health.

Erectile Dysfunction - Q&A’s

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Has he lost interest in me?
Many women also worry that their partner is having an affair or wants to end the relationship. The truth is that although you may experience these feelings and thoughts, it's unlikely that an erection problem is caused by a loss of interest in your looks, or a desire to end your relationship.

Many men suffer from erection problems when they are stressed, tired or under pressure to perform in some way. However, in men who experience erection problems more consistently, the problem is more likely to originate in an undetected medical condition causing his ED.
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How do I tell him I need intimacy?
It is important that we explain to men that, even though intercourse may not be possible, there are many other ways of showing someone that you love and cherish them…
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Does ED mean he's seriously ill?
Many health problems can affect sexual function. Most research has been on the health-related causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men and some of these are listed below...
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How can we begin making love again after ED?
How can you and your partner find a way back to each other? It’s not only the sexual intercourse but also the romance that might have gone missing. If your sense of intimacy has been broken, now is the time to think about what made you feel good and what invigorated the relationship in the past.
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Can we continue having sex at any age?
The ageing process does affect the sexual response but the good news is that you can still enjoy sexual activity as long as you remember that everything just takes a little longer.
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Can ED get better without treatment?
Erection problems can often be an indicator of underlying heart disease or diabetes, so do make sure your partner visits his GP.
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Is ED common in middle age?
Erectile dysfunction can occur at any age. It is estimated to occur in around 1 in 10 men however this rises to around a third of men over fifty.
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