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ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND HEART DISEASE
Erectile dysfunction is sometimes an early warning sign of heart disease or other circulatory problems.
In order to have an erection, a man must have good blood flow to the penis. Situations that may interfere with the blood flow are atherosclerosis which is the root of most angina (chest pain with exercise or stress), heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular conditions.
In “Erectile Dysfunction”, a Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School, it is noted that atherosclerosis in arteries supplying the penis can prevent the increase in blood flow needed to start or sustain an erection.
Harvard’s Dr. Michael P. O’Leary, the medical editor, says that erections “serve as a barometer for overall health,” and that erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of trouble in the heart or elsewhere.
There are several ways to fight E.D. Simple changes like losing weight, exercising more, or stopping smoking can help. Vydox and other erectile dysfunction drugs work for some men, and devices and sex therapy can also help. For more information about this common problem, take a look at the report, which is available at www.health.harvard.edu/ED
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