How Your Mind Can Cause ED
Psychological Factors
Psychological factors are the
root cause of erectile dysfunction in about 10% to 20% of cases. In
such circumstances, a patient is said to have psychogenic erectile
dysfunction. Stress, relationship problems, or psychological illnesses
can impair the signals from the brain that initiate the chain of
biological events needed for an erection. Often, the fundamental
problem is anxiety or depression. One study found that erectile
dysfunction is nearly twice as common among depressed men as it is
among those who aren't depressed. Other causes include stress, guilt, low self-esteem, and
fear of sexual failure. Learn More ›
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