Will quitting smoking improve my erectile dysfunction?
Quitting smoking can improve erectile dysfunction in many men who smoke. Studies show that successful quitters often see better erection quality, firmness, and speed to arousal compared to those who continue smoking. Improvements can start within days to weeks, with further gains over months.
Key points:
- Smoking causes physical damage to blood vessels that harms erections.
- Quitting leads to measurable improvements in erection firmness and blood flow.
- Benefits appear quickly after stopping, often within 24 hours to weeks.
- Younger men or those with milder erectile dysfunction see greater gains.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.