{"id":7686,"date":"2019-09-21T13:12:58","date_gmt":"2019-09-21T17:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?p=7686"},"modified":"2025-01-15T14:29:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T19:29:07","slug":"why-erectile-dysfunction-is-even-worse-than-you-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/why-erectile-dysfunction-is-even-worse-than-you-think\/","title":{"rendered":"Why erectile dysfunction is even worse than you think"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re not alone. Almost<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcmj.org\/articles\/hot-topics-erectile-dysfunction#targetText=A%20cross%2Dsectional%20study%20of,over%20the%20age%20of%2040.\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 percent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Canadian men over 40 deal with erectile dysfunction (ED) at some point. Medications to treat it are readily available and easily dispensed, but it\u2019s worth taking a closer look at the causes of ED. That\u2019s because trouble getting an erection can be more than an embarrassing misfire in the bedroom; it can signal that something else, something worse, is going on in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is erectile dysfunction?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ED is the inability to get or sustain an erection long enough to have sex. Most, if not all, men will experience it at some point\u00a0in their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some men, ED can happen as part of the ageing process or because of anxiety or stress. For others, because it seems to come out of nowhere, the cause is unknown and worrying. But ED can signal an as-yet undiagnosed health issue, so getting to the root cause is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Signs and symptoms of erectile dysfunction<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty getting or inability to get an erection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inability to keep an erection throughout sexual intercourse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sexual desire<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What causes erectile dysfunction<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are quite a few <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">causes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erectile dysfunction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They tend to\u00a0fall into one of three categories: physical health issues, ingested substances, or mental health challenges. They can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vascular<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothyroidism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple Sclerosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Diabetes and ED<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its high prevalence, it\u2019s worth talking about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what causes erectile dysfunction in men<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thinking of diabetes as affecting \u201cjust\u201d your blood sugar levels is a common misconception; its impacts are far greater. Somewhere between<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clinical.diabetesjournals.org\/content\/19\/1\/45\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 to 75 percent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of men with diabetes experience ED, making it one of the most common side effects of the disease. Damage to nerves and blood vessels due to elevated blood sugar levels is behind the link between these conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes also<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.ca\/managing-my-diabetes\/preventing-complications\/heart-disease---stroke\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increases your risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of developing heart disease, which is a further risk factor for erectile dysfunction. Recent research suggests that ED may actually\u00a0be one of the earliest signs that a man is suffering from heart health issues. It appears that those dealing with ED had as much as a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsm.jsexmed.org\/article\/S1743-6095(19)31115-4\/fulltext\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43 percent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease than a control group. While most men will experience an incidence of ED from time to time, chronic and severe ED should be quite concerning. And it appears that\u00a0the earlier in life it becomes an issue, the higher the risk for heart problems later in life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Treatment options<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, there are a number of effective erectile dysfunction treatment options available. Oral medications such as Viagra, Cialis, and their generic equivalents are probably the most well known, but these may not be the best options for everyone. Penile injections, implants, and pumps or vacuum devices can offer relief to some men. Changes to medications and curbing alcohol and tobacco use are also crucial, as is addressing any underlying mental and physical <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">causes of ED<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For others, therapy, whether alone or with their partner, can often help manage any related relationship issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Relationship challenges<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ED\u00a0 is often considered a couple\u2019s disorder. While it\u2019s not uncommon for the man suffering from ED to feel shame and anger, his partner can also be affected, wrestling with feelings of rejection, frustration, and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16422826\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decreased sexual satisfaction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Treatment of ED is often enough to resolve the emotional issues that may stem from it, however, in certain instances couples may also want to explore additional interventions such as therapy (which can also help solve some underlying ED causes).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Addressing ED naturally<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we recommend you speak with a doctor for severe or ongoing erectile dysfunction issues, there are certain things you can do on your own to help lower your risk. Exercising and eating right are crucial to maintaining overall good health, which includes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> penis<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One study indicated that just 30 minutes a day of walking decreased the risk for ED by a whopping<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/mens-health\/5-natural-ways-to-overcome-erectile-dysfunction\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41 percent.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exercise and a proper diet also help protect against<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/2022\/02\/09\/what-is-heart-disease-and-how-do-you-prevent-it\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can lead to ED, as does limiting drug and alcohol use and maintaining a healthy weight. Additionally, research has shown that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1324914\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kegel exercises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strengthen the pelvic floor, which can also decrease the prevalence of ED in some men. As an added bonus, kegels also help to reduce the likelihood of urinary incontinence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many things can cause erectile dysfunction, and the solution won\u2019t always be a little blue pill. Speak with a doctor to determine your personal triggers, whether you may have an underlying health concern, and the most effective form of treatment for you. While it can be embarrassing to divulge this information, it can save your life. Plus, the sheer number of treatment options available indicates just how common the problem is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>The information presented here is for educational purposes and is not meant to replace the advice from your medical professional.<\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>When using virtual care, all medical treatment is at the sole discretion of the provider. Virtual care is not meant for medical emergencies, and your provider will determine if your case is appropriate for virtual care. If you are experiencing an emergency like chest pain or difficulties breathing, for example, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trouble getting an erection can be more than an embarrassing misfire in the bedroom; it can signal that something else, something worse, is going on in the body.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":8053,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[7377],"tags":[],"acf":{"image":{"ID":8053,"id":8053,"title":"MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2","filename":"MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2.jpg","filesize":401138,"url":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/why-erectile-dysfunction-is-even-worse-than-you-think\/map101_maple_blog_ed_v2\/","alt":"A row of pencils, one of which is sagging","author":"7","description":"","caption":"","name":"map101_maple_blog_ed_v2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":7686,"date":"2019-09-20 17:48:51","modified":"2019-10-03 17:50:57","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2880,"height":1180,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-300x123.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":123,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-768x315.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":315,"large":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-1024x420.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":420,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":629,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2.jpg","2048x2048-width":2048,"2048x2048-height":839,"square1200":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-1200x1180.jpg","square1200-width":1200,"square1200-height":1180,"square600":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-600x600.jpg","square600-width":600,"square600-height":600,"square300":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-300x300.jpg","square300-width":300,"square300-height":300,"square200":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-200x200.jpg","square200-width":200,"square200-height":200,"square100":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-100x100.jpg","square100-width":100,"square100-height":100,"feature1200":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-1200x600.jpg","feature1200-width":1200,"feature1200-height":600,"feature1100":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-1100x500.jpg","feature1100-width":1100,"feature1100-height":500,"feature800":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-800x400.jpg","feature800-width":800,"feature800-height":400,"feature400":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-400x200.jpg","feature400-width":400,"feature400-height":200,"facebook1200":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-1200x630.jpg","facebook1200-width":1200,"facebook1200-height":630,"medium_retina":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-1200x492.jpg","medium_retina-width":1200,"medium_retina-height":492,"large_retina":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MAP101_Maple_Blog_ED_v2-2360x967.jpg","large_retina-width":2360,"large_retina-height":967}},"intro_text":"","meta_description":"","add_promotional_banner":false,"add_call_to_action":true,"show_age_gate":false,"call_to_action_text":"Ready to see the doctor?","call_to_action_button_text":"Register","call_to_action_link":"[mpl-register-link]"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.4 (Yoast SEO v18.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why erectile dysfunction is even worse than you think - Maple<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"ED can be frustrating and embarrassing. 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