- male
- 50 Years
- 21/12/2021
What are some causes of impotence in men?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Erectile dysfunction is caused by psychological triggers such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, performance anxiety, guilt, low self-esteem, pornography addiction and health conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerotic heart disease.
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Consult a Urologist
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