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Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence is a condition in which the person is persistently unable
\nto achieve or maintain an erection adequate enough to have intercourse.\u00a0ED is common in men with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. More than half of the diabetics in\u00a0the world have ED because they are at a higher risk as compared to non-diabetics.<\/p>\n
Studies\u00a0show that diabetics are three times more likely to develop ED.\u00a0Moreover, the risk of ED in men with diabetes increases with age. Let us find out why this\u00a0happens.<\/p>\n
How diabetes can lead to impotence<\/strong><\/p>\n In a person suffering from diabetes, there is a high chance of getting ED around 10-15 years The mechanism of ED in diabetes depends on psychological as well as organic factors which Neurological:<\/strong> Diabetic neuropathy can impair the autonomic and somatic nerve processes, which are essential for penile erection. Nitric oxide supplied through the neurological (nerve)\u00a0pathway is responsible for the relaxation of the corporal smooth muscle. It is the muscle that\u00a0controls the erection. In diabetes, this mechanism is impaired and as a result, there is no Vascular:<\/strong> Diabetes can cause vascular dysfunction which leads to atherosclerotic damage of Hormonal:<\/strong> Men suffering from type 2 diabetes have been reported to have significantly lower Psychological:<\/strong> It is estimated that around ten to thirty percent cases of ED may be purely ED can cause an increase in mental stress, lead to disordered interpersonal relationship and Diabetics, especially those with poor glycemic control, obesity and those who are aged, are at a PP-VIA-IND-0127 13\/08\/2018<\/strong><\/p>\n References:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.<\/strong> Maiorino MI, Bellastella G, Esposito K. Diabetes and sexual dysfunction: current 2.<\/strong> Lue TF, Brant WO, Shindel A, et al. Sexual Dysfunction in Diabetes. South Dartmouth (MA): 3.<\/strong> Dean RC, Lue TF. Physiology of penile erection and pathophysiology of erectile dysfunction. Urol Clin North Am. 2005 Nov;32(4):379-95. 4.<\/strong> Anwar Z, Sinha V, Mitra S, Mishra AK, et al. Erectile Dysfunction: An Underestimated 5.<\/strong> Katib A. Mechanisms linking obesity to male infertility. Cent European J Urol.
\nearlier than non-diabetics. This can be attributed to factors such as longer duration of
\ndiabetes, old age, poor glycemic control, and neuropathy. Moreover, the condition is more
\nsevere and less responsive to medicines in diabetics, which further impairs the quality of life.<\/p>\n
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\nerection when aroused.<\/p>\n
\nthe blood vessels. This limits blood flow to the penis, which causes an inability to achieve an
\nerection. Moreover, vascular damage can also impact the release of nitric oxide thereby
\nimpairing the smooth muscle relaxation and affecting the erection.<\/p>\n
\ntestosterone levels than men without diabetes. Testosterone is a hormone that plays an
\nimportant role in the male reproductive and metabolic functioning in men. Moreover, high
\nblood glucose levels can cause a reduction in the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland, which are responsible for stimulating the production of testosterone by the testes. Low levels of\u00a0testosterone may lead to a decline in sexual desire and hypogonadism.<\/p>\n
\npsychological. Depression is a common psychiatric condition seen in diabetics, which can
\ncontribute to psychogenic ED in diabetic men. This,\u00a0when coupled with other psychological
\nfactors, may aggravate ED by directly inhibiting spinal centers and nerve function. This
\nultimately affects the relaxation of the smooth muscles in the penis thus causing difficulty in
\nachieving an erection.<\/p>\n
\ninterfere in their sexual life, thus affecting the overall quality of life in diabetics.<\/p>\n
\nhigh risk of ED. This is why regular screening for low testosterone and appropriate clinical
\nintervention is advised for such patients. Early detection of ED and proper treatment in
\ndiabetic patients can improve their overall health and quality of life.<\/p>\n
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