Common Drugs and Sleep Disorders Are Linked to Erectile Dysfunction
Sleep disorders, such as insomnia or sleep apnea, and several common medications may contribute to erectile dysfunction and lower sex drive, according to two new studies presented at the American Urological Association’s AUA 2022 Conference in New Orleans.Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition in which a man is unable to get or keep an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. It’s estimated that about 30 million men in the United States have ED.“Oftentimes, ED isn’t caused by just one thing, but several different contributing factors. In general, it’s considered a blood flow problem, particularly for men in their fifties and beyond,” says Petar Bajic, MD, a urologist and expert in men’s sexual health who moderated the Men’s…