Diabetes can damage reproductive nerves in men, causing erectile dysfunction.
Five Most Common Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
The likelihood of erectile dysfunction does increase with age. Instead, the cause is more likely related to an underlying physical or psychological condition.
The likelihood of erectile dysfunction does increase with age. Instead, the cause is more likely related to an underlying physical or psychological condition.
‘Apart from reducing consumption of sugars, alcohol and quitting smoking; testing every two months if diabetes has caused any problems is necessary.’
"As the problems of diabetes increases, it damages the nerves of the reproductive system. Cases have shown that diabetes is causing Erectile Dysfunction among men. High levels of blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol, all clubbed together only aggravates the problem of getting a proper erection in men," said Kshitiz Murdia, a fertility expert based in Indira Infertility Clinic and Test Tube Baby Centre. Murdia, who has received several such patients says, diabetes in men can lead to DNA damage in their sperm, and reduce the chances of live birth and even healthy, normal foetus.
Medical evidence has proved that diabetes is one of the emerging reasons for infertility among males and females. In both, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, the insulin-producing cells get damaged and cause health complications including infertility. Studies, including by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), say that nearly half of Indian men above the age of 40 suffering from erectile dysfunction are diabetic.
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs may Not Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, the commonly used generic for erectile dysfunction did not exhibit anti-cancer activity.
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, the commonly used generic for erectile dysfunction did not exhibit anti-cancer activity.
"Retarded ejaculation is also associated with certain psychological problems. It is advisable to seek proper clinical counseling, or psychosexual therapy to reduce this burden. Sugar intake also needs to be monitored among men, if they are addicted to sweets," said Naik.
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The bionic penis is made from a metal alloy of nickel and titanium, which is surgically positioned at the base of the penis.
The bionic penis is made from a metal alloy of nickel and titanium, which is surgically positioned at the base of the penis.
Erectile Dysfunction May Be Linked To Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes
The prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes was 19% in men between the ages of 40 to 59 year with erectile dysfunction and 3% in men without such problems.
The prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes was 19% in men between the ages of 40 to 59 year with erectile dysfunction and 3% in men without such problems.
