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Can erectile dysfunction be caused by stress?

Yes, stress can cause erectile dysfunction. It triggers hormonal changes and affects blood flow and nerve signals needed for erections. Psychological factors like stress often play a key role, especially in younger men.

Key points:

• Psychological causes like stress and anxiety can directly lead to erectile dysfunction.
• Physical causes such as circulatory or hormonal problems may contribute to erectile dysfunction.
• Medication-related causes can sometimes result in erectile dysfunction as a side effect.
• Stress may worsen erectile dysfunction or create a cycle with performance anxiety.

This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.