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Can low blood count causes dysfunctional erection?

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Not likely.: May contribute but unless very severe is not the cause.

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Answered 11/16/2012

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not typically: Unless you have a severe anemia that really puts stress on your cardiovascular system of the cause of your anemia is a medical condition, like inflammatory bowel disease, that places significant stress on your body. As stress can precipitate erectile issues.

Answered 5/24/2015

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