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Erectile Dysfunction

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How Can I Prevent Erectile Dysfunction?

Because erectile dysfunction is often related to poor blood flow, take steps that improve your cardiovascular health: Control your blood pressure, cholesterol level, and medical conditions like diabetes, and don't smoke. Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs that may reduce sexual desire or affect your ability to maintain an erection. Discuss side effects of medications with your doctor. Try to establish open communication with your sexual partner as a way to ease tensions that could be affecting your performance. Remember that occasional problems with erections are normal. Worrying about past failures can interfere with present pleasure.

Medically reviewed by Sheldon Marks, MD, August 2005.

SOURCES: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. American Academy of Family Physicians. The Mayo Clinic. WebMD Medical Reference: "Erectile Dysfunction Health Center."

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