ute to erectional dysfunction. Any circulation problems in one's body will have a major impact on the penis. The penis itself may have circulation problems, such as increased blood flow out of the penis, and decreased blood flow into the penis. This will prevent or delay an erection. Another problem that can occur in the penis is an abnormal relaxation of muscles inside the penis(Westhiemer,148). Many health problems cause erectional dysfunction. Health problems such as Diabetes Mellitus, high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, Multiple Sclerosis, as well as alcoholism. The link between Diabetes Mellitus and erectile dysfunction is not exactly known, but to have this disease does not mean one can not have an erection(Westheimer,149). Many man made stimulants that people practice such as smoking, nicotine use, alcohol in both low and high doses, heroin and other narcotics, all can contribute to erectile dysfunction. Smoking and nicotine use slows the circulation of the blood, causing an erectional dysfunction in some people. Snuff chewing tabacco causes the blood pressure to rise, creating not enough control of blood supply to the pelvic area. Alcohol in low doses heightens the desire for sexual activity, but alcohol in high doses can inhibit an erection, as well as decrease sexual desires. Narcotics can cause erectional dysfunction in many people, with decreased sexual desire (the desire is replaced by the high in the narcotics)(Hyde and DeLamater 2000,498-500).Medications also
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