Revealing The Causes Of Erective Dysfunction, From Stress To Kronis Disease

Illustration of erectile dysfunction in men. (Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio)

JAKARTA - Erectile dysfunction is the most common problem that occurs in a man's sexual life. Erectile dysfunction is a condition when a man cannot achieve or maintain sufficient erection for sexual intercourse.

"Ective dysfunction is a common condition that affects many men. It involves difficulty getting or maintaining a strong enough erection for sexual intercourse," said Indian-based founder of the Institute of Andrology and Sexual Health (IASH), Dr. Chirag Bhandari, quoted from the Times of India, on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Doctor Chirag said about one in ten men in the world had erectile dysfunction. The prevalence of this sexual problem increases at the age of over 40 years.

"Prevalence increases after the age of 40. At the age of 50, almost half of men face this condition, and it becomes more common in older age groups," he explained.

A man can experience erectile dysfunction caused by various factors. For men of younger age, it is usually caused by psychogenic reasons such as stress, depression, or anxiety about sexual performance.

For older men, physical health problems have a major effect. Starting from hormonal disorders, suffering from diseases such as high blood pressure or hypertension to diabetes.

This is a kind of double-edged sword, in the sense that anxiety and depression can cause erectile dysfunction, but the drugs can also cause erectile dysfunction, said urological professor Dr. Stanton Honig.

Erectile dysfunction must be overcome, especially if it occurs at a young age, because it can have an impact on quality of life and relationships with partners. To overcome erectile dysfunction can be done in several ways, such as lifestyle changes to medical therapy.

Changes in lifestyles such as maintaining ideal weight, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, and exercising regularly can help increase blood flow and blood vessel health, which plays an important role in erectile function.

In addition, managing stress, increasing communication with your partner, and maintaining a healthy diet can also have a positive impact. If lifestyle changes are not enough, consult a doctor and will be given medical therapy such as the consumption of certain drugs.