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Can high blood pressure cause erectile dysfunction?

Yes, high blood pressure can cause erectile dysfunction by damaging blood vessels and reducing blood flow to the penis. Some medications used to treat high blood pressure can also contribute to erectile dysfunction. This connection is well-established in medical research.

Key points:

• High blood pressure damages penile arteries, limiting blood flow needed for erections.
• It causes endothelial dysfunction, impairing blood vessel relaxation.
• Certain blood pressure medications can worsen erectile dysfunction.
• Physical vascular changes from hypertension are a main cause.

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