Patient's question:
I have had erectile dysfunction for over a year. I feel psychologically healthy. What could be the cause?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is recommended to first check and identify the exact cause before treatment. Generally, erectile dysfunction can be caused by organic or vascular factors: including any conditions that may reduce blood flow to the penile corpus cavernosum, such as atherosclerosis, arterial injury, arterial stenosis, pudendal arterial shunting, and cardiac function abnormalities. Alternatively, it may be due to issues affecting the venous return closure mechanism, such as reduced smooth muscle in the penile tunica albuginea or venous leakage in the corpus cavernosum. Neurological causes: Central or peripheral nerve diseases or injuries can also lead to erectile dysfunction.