{"id":601,"date":"2022-04-19T13:43:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T13:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultrapharmrx.com\/blog\/?p=601"},"modified":"2023-10-24T21:02:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T21:02:16","slug":"psychogenic-erectile-dysfunction-beyond-physical-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultrapharmrx.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/psychogenic-erectile-dysfunction-beyond-physical-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction: Beyond Physical Causes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Erectile dysfunction or the inability to get the penis hard and keep it firm long enough for sexual satisfaction is common among men from 40 to 70. As men age, they require more stimulation to achieve an erection and more recovery time in between erections.<\/span><\/p>\n

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But, erectile dysfunction (ED) can also be caused by several health conditions, medications, and lifestyle habits, affecting men at any age. Yet, beyond the physically-related causes of ED are the psychogenic causes. Data reveals nearly 40% of ED cases are due to psychological factors. If a guy continues to have an erection during sleep or in the morning upon waking up, the cause of ED is likely emotional or psychological.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t

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Erectile dysfunction diagnosis<\/b><\/h2>\n

Erectile dysfunction is estimated to affect about a third of men. The global prevalence of ED reportedly reaches up to 76.5%. In the US alone, the estimate is about 30 million men experience ED.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is a common health condition and varies in severity. For some men, it happens case-to-case, while others are affected over a longer period, often accompanied by pain. The physical causes are often taken into consideration first including medical history, prescription medications taken, and the presence of certain habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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To check the physical symptoms of ED, the healthcare provider will require a physical exam, blood tests, urine tests, and an ultrasound. However, if ED is most likely psychological, your doctor may ask questions to screen for possible psychological causes of the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Common psychological causes of erectile dysfunction<\/b><\/h2>\n

Since some 40% of cases of ED are psychologically-related, it is wise to look into the different issues affecting erection in men. Also, there is no single cause that triggers ED. There are, instead, various contributing factors to psychological impotence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Anxiety<\/b><\/h2>\n

Around 90% of teenagers and young men are affected by psychological ED, mainly due to anxiety and nervousness. General anxiety as well as sex-related anxiety, more specifically sexual performance anxiety (SPA) can lead to sexual difficulties. The anxiety may be caused by poor body image, low self-esteem, unrealistic expectations, disconnect and conflict in the relationship, past negative sexual experiences, or trauma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Also, a few anti-anxiety medications are linked to erectile dysfunction. These are paroxetine (Paxil), fluoxetine (Prozac), venlafaxine (Effexor), sertraline (Zoloft), and similar selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). Anxiolytics like lorazepam and amitriptyline may also cause problems that reduce sexual desire or libido needed to achieve and maintain a strong erection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stress<\/b><\/h2>\n

Stress at work, at home, in the relationship, and personal stress is a primary contributing factor to ED in middle-aged men. Increased stress can put you at risk of developing physical conditions linked to ED including:<\/span><\/p>\n

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