by Answerbag Staff on October 18th, 2009
Stress, anxiety and depression are the most common causes of temporary impotence, according to Erectile-Dysfunction-Treatment.org. Mental issues may be the primary or secondary cause. A physical problem, like hypertension, could initially affect a man's sexual response temporarily, causing him to become stressed about his inability to get an erection. This addition of stress prolongs the dysfunction.
Smoking affects the blood flow in the body and can cause a build-up in the arteries. This directly affects blood flow to the penis, causing erectile dysfunction in some men, according to Erectile-Dysfunction-Facts-You-Need-To-Know.com.
Drugs and alcohol may cause a temporary inability to have an erection, according to Erectile-Dysfunction-Treatment.org. Excessive use of alcohol and recreational drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin and prescription medications such as antidepressants, sleeping aids and painkillers have been linked to temporary impotence.
Research has shown that saddle seats such as the ones found on many bicycles can cause erectile dysfunction in people who ride them excessively, according to SeniorJournal.com.
Obesity appears to play a role in erectile dysfunction in some men, according to Medical News Today. Obese men tend to have lower levels of testosterone and suffer from hypertension more often than those at healthy weight, both of which can contribute to the problem.
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