A 53-year-old member asked:
Does hypotension affect male erections?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mark Rasakanswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Yes: Men require an ample blood suply and pressure to achieve and maintain an erection.Low blood pressures from medicines or decrease blood suply from atherosclerosis may compromise sexual function.
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Dr. Diana Metzgeranswered
32 years experience
Yes: Many circulatory conditions affect erections: hypotension, hypertension, arterial disease, neurological disease, and the drugs used to treat them.
"hypotension" is not the same for everyone, and many function normally (including sexually) at low blood pressures.
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What can I do for low blood pressure in men?
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Hello, I'm a 44 yrs old muslim male in good health,and fasting Ramadhan. I went for a check up and pb 80/60.Does fasting cause low blood pressure?
Dr. John Munshoweranswered
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It may: Being dehydrated and undernourished may cause a drop in blood pressure.
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