A Rhode Island DO and family and bariatric medicine practitioner, Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a leading expert in the fields of nonsurgical weight loss, nutrition, and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Stephen Petteruti also focuses on men’s health issues and has written extensively on concerns such as low testosterone and impotence.
Erectile dysfunction in men over 30 can be caused by a number of factors, including diet, weight, and lifestyle. However, impotence is also a common symptom of the following underlying health conditions:
High blood pressure - Impotence can be the result of poor blood flow and indicate a problem with the cardiovascular system. High blood pressure is a precursor to conditions associated with impotence, including atherosclerosis.
Diabetes - Since diabetics cannot properly process the hormone insulin, they can experience impotence due to a dysfunctional endocrine system. Diabetes is also linked with blood vessel and nerve damage in the penis.
Parkinson’s disease - Advanced Parkinson’s disease impacts dopamine receptors in the brain, which regulates sex drive and muscle coordination. Men with this condition can experience difficulty maintaining an erection or achieving orgasm.
