Hypertension can cause sexual dysfunction in men. Currently, hypertension, diabetes and coronary heart disease are the three most common diseases that cause sexual dysfunction in men.
The cause is mainly to cause the destruction of vascular endothelial cells and changes in the micro-arteries throughout the body, leading to changes in blood circulation in the body, resulting in a slowing down of venous return, which in turn prevents the penis from filling effectively, and if it does not fill effectively, it cannot sustain an erection, resulting in impotence. In addition, blood pressure medication can also cause inadequate or impaired blood flow to the male genitalia, which can lead to sexual dysfunction.
In addition patients with elevated blood pressure can damage the heart, brain, kidneys and other organs, causing discomfort, anxiety and worry, causing mental depression and diluting sexual desire. Those who suffer from hypertension for a long time can also reduce the patient’s interest in sex because of the more pronounced brain symptoms.