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Survivorship of COVID-19 may be linked to erectile dysfunction, according to researchers. According to the study, there are three conditions that can cause ED in males who have had the virus:
Vascular Changes: We know that the vascular system and the reproductive system are linked because erectile function is a predictor of heart disease. COVID-19 has also been linked to hyperinflammation throughout the body, particularly in the heart and adjacent muscles. As a result of a new or worsening vascular disease induced by the virus, blood supply to the penis can become stopped or narrowed.
Psych issues: Sexual activity and mental health are inextricably linked. The virus and pandemic’s stress, worry, and sadness have been related to sexual dysfunction and low mood.
Related Health Concerns: ED is frequently a symptom of a deeper issue. Men in poor health are more likely to acquire ED as well as have a strong reaction to COVID-19. Because the infection can induce a variety of health problems, poor overall health is a cause for concern, both in terms of ED and other complications.
May 2022 Update:
“A new University of Florida Health study found that men with COVID-19 are more than three times more likely to be diagnosed with erectile dysfunction, or ED, than those who are not sickened by the coronavirus.”
(Source: https://m.ufhealth.org/news/2021/uf-health-study-suggests-association-between-covid-19-and-erectile-dysfunction )
COVID References:
1.Cleveland Clinic- https://health.clevelandclinic.org/yes-covid-19-can-cause-erectile-dysfunction/amp/
2.WebMD- https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210513/coronavirus-lingers-in-penis-and-could-cause-impotence
3.SMSNA- https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/smsna/95229