Men have erectile dysfunction for reasons you can't imagine

According to incomplete statistics, there are more than 50 million men suffering from ED (erectile dysfunction) in our country. Some experts believe that age is the most important factor in male impotence, especially after the age of 50, the probability of men suffering from ED will increase greatly. In fact, there are many other reasons that cause male impotence.

1. Hair growth drugs for male hair loss or drugs for prostate enlargement

According to the international Journal of Sexual Medicine, they may not only inhibit erectile function, but also sexual desire, possibly by reducing the level of circulating male sex hormone dihydrotestosterone, which helps men maintain sexual drive. Although these drugs can help with hair loss and prostate enlargement, their side effects include impaired erectile function.

2. Gum disease?

Why do the gums and penis have something in common? Chronic infection with periodontitis and infected gums may increase the risk of ED. The results of mouse animal experiments show that ED is related to the gums, but the relationship between human periodontitis and ED and its mechanism of action are not clear. Gum disease is a manifestation of poor overall health. It is also associated with an increased risk of heart disease, which is another risk factor for ED. Gumitis means that there is a potential problem with the blood supply to the gums, so it also indicates that there is a problem with the blood supply to other parts of the body.

3. The wife is too close to her husband's friends

It is well known that psychological factors have a significant impact on sexual function. According to the latest research results of the American Journal of Sociology on more than 3,000 men aged 57 to 85, if the wife is too close to her husband's friends and the time they spend together exceeds the time the couple spend together, the risk of having difficulty in obtaining or maintaining an erection increases by 92% compared to men whose wives follow the rules. Of course, this phenomenon is more common among middle-aged and young people because they are very sensitive to masculinity. After the age of 70, the concept of masculinity of elderly men has become blunt and no longer sensitive, so they will not be confused by this reason.

4. Cycling

As early as the 9th century BC, the Scythians of Iran discovered the relationship between horse riding and ED. A survey published in the International Journal of Sexual Medicine in 2005 showed that long-distance cycling can also increase the risk of ED in modern people. Among men who ride at least 3 hours a week, 4% have moderate or severe ED, while only 1% of runners of the same age have ED. This may be because sitting on a narrow seat for a long time compresses the nerves and blood vessels leading to the penis, causing a certain degree of damage, which ultimately affects the blood supply to the penis.