Causes of erectile dysfunction

One of the most common causes of erectile problems. Narrowed or damaged blood vessels reduce blood flow in the penis and make it difficult to maintain a stable erection. Men with high blood pressure, elevated blood lipid levels, or nicotine consumption are particularly affected. Improved vascular health often also leads to a significant improvement in erectile function.

Diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, or spinal cord injuries can impair the signal transmission between the brain and the penis. Surgical procedures in the pelvic area, such as after prostate surgeries, can also damage nerve pathways and thus cause erectile problems.

A lack of testosterone or thyroid dysfunction can negatively affect libido and erectile function. Especially with increasing age, many men experience hormonal changes that are medically treatable.

Inflammations in the pelvic area affect the surrounding nerves and blood vessels. Chronic prostatitis can lead to pain, discomfort, and in the long term, also to a deterioration of erectile function.

Long-term poorly controlled diabetes often leads to nerve damage (neuropathy) and vascular constrictions. This worsens blood circulation in the penis, making an erection difficult or impossible. Good blood sugar control is crucial here.

Diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, or spinal cord injuries can impair the signal transmission between the brain and the penis. Surgical interventions in the pelvic area, such as after prostate surgeries, can also damage nerve pathways and thus cause erectile problems.

A lack of testosterone or thyroid dysfunction can negatively affect libido and erectile function. Especially with increasing age, many men experience hormonal changes that are medically treatable.

Inflammations in the pelvic area affect the surrounding nerves and blood vessels. Chronic prostatitis can lead to pain, discomfort, and in the long term, also to a deterioration of erectile function.

Long-term poorly controlled diabetes often leads to nerve damage (neuropathy) and vascular constrictions. This worsens blood circulation in the penis, making an erection difficult or impossible. Good blood sugar control is crucial here.

A constant state of alertness in the nervous system ("fight-or-flight" mode) prevents the blood vessels in the penis from dilating. This form of erectile dysfunction is typical in men with chronic stress or anxiety and responds well to relaxation-oriented therapies.