Cigarettes are one of the main causes of erection problems, one more argument for quitting on this first day of the tobacco-free month.
- Tobacco-free month begins this Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
- Smoking is one of the factors of erectile dysfunction.
- A little more than one in ten men are affected by erectile dysfunction during their lifetime according to Health Insurance.
THE month without tobacco starts today, this Wednesday, November 1st. The benefits of stopping smoking are numerous: improved taste and smell, recovery of respiratory capacity, less coughing, more beautiful skin, reduced risk of stroke, cancer, etc. But also less trouble for men suffering from erectile dysfunction.
Tobacco linked to erection problems
“Tobacco, by acting at both the vascular and muscular level, causes a reduction in arterial flow, normally multiplied by 10 during an erection, and hinders the filling of the corpora cavernosa of the penis, can we read on the website of National Committee Against Smoking (CNCT). This results in difficulty obtaining and maintaining an erection.”
Smoking is therefore a risk factor for dysfunction erectilewhich is defined by the Vidal as the inability to achieve or maintain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse. According to L‘Health Insurancein France, a little more than one in ten men are affected by erectile dysfunction during their lifetime… One more reason to quit smoking.
Besides smoking, what are other causes of erection problems?
Other risk factors for erectile dysfunction include:
– An abnormality of the blood vessels or nerves of the penis.
– Hormonal disorders.
– Structural disorders of the penis.
– Taking certain medications.
– Certain psychological disorders.
– Certain pathologies such as diabetes.
– Complications of prostate surgery.
Healthcare professionals must first understand the cause of erectile dysfunction in order to treat it. If this is not enough, medication may be offered or surgery to implant a penile prosthesis.
Physical activity is also strongly recommended for men suffering from erectile dysfunction. According to a study published in the journal The Journal of Sexual Medicineregularly do aerobic exercisessuch as brisk walking, swimming or cycling, would be almost as effective as Viagra.
