Could Cardiovascular Disease Be Causing Your Erectile Dysfunction?

If you have trouble achieving an erection, tell your doctor. It may be time for a checkup.

Published: July 20, 2023

Screen Shot 2023-07-08 at 3.57.13 PM — © Ariel Skelley | Getty Images Erectile dysfunction can be the end result of many physical and mental problems. When it occurs in men who are middle-aged and older, its close association with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease should raise red flags for an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) can have a powerful impact on a man’s self-image and overall sense of well-being So it’s understandable that some men are too embarrassed to tell their physician when it happens to them. Those who do, however, find there are a variety of therapies to help mitigate the problem and restore their quality of life.