Erectile Dysfunction, Diabetes And Black Men
Erectile Dysfunction, Diabetes And Black Men
19-Apr-2009
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Erectile dysfunction, also called impotence, is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection of sufficient rigidity for sexual intercourse. Diabetes is chronic disorder, caused by insufficient production of insulin, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Did you know that these two conditions have a direct relationship with each other? Erectile dysfunction is a common complication of diabetes.
How does diabetes affect normal sexual functions in men?
According to the MayoClinc, diabetes can cause neuropathy or damage to nerves throughout your body, including the penis. Damaged nerves can't communicate properly. So even though you might be emotionally stimulated to have intercourse, nerve damage means that information isn't relayed to the penis, and it doesn't respond.
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