Penis problems bad for hearts as young men age

William Atkins
Sunday, 08 February 2009 21:30

Science - Health

Sauver suggests that men in this age bracket who have erectile dysfunction (Ed) should talk with their doctor about the condition.

She states that if ED is left unchecked in a man's early years of life, it could add to his risk for coronary heart disease later in life.

According to the Februrary 8, 2009 ScienceDaily.com article Younger Men With Erectile Dysfunction At Double Risk Of Heart Disease, “Erectile dysfunction is common, and prevalence increases with age. It affects 5 to 10 percent of men at age 40. By age 70, from 40 to 60 percent of men have the condition.”

Video and audio clips, along with a YouTube video, by Dr. Sauver are provided on the Mayo Clinic website with regards to why the study was performed, what the primary conclusions were of the study, and what does this study mean for young men with ED.

Besides Dr. Sauver, the other researchers include Brant A. Inman, Debra J. Jacobson; Michaela E. McGree; Ajay Nehra, Michael M. Lieber, Veronique L. Roger, and Steven J. Jacobsen.

Additional information about Erectile Dysfunction is found on the Mayo Clinic website.

As the article states, "Although it can be embarrassing to talk with your doctor about sexual issues, seeking help for erectile dysfunction can be worth the effort. Erectile dysfunction treatments ranging from medications to surgery can help restore sexual function for most men. Sometimes erectile dysfunction is caused by an underlying condition such as heart disease. So it's important to take erectile trouble seriously because it can be a sign of a more serious health problem."