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Can disruption of circadian rhythm cause erectile dysfunction?

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Specializes in Urology

Yes: Men normally get 6 or more erections every night during REM sleep. Disrupting this pattern can lead to loss of erections, lowered testosterone, increased stress. Also, one has to wonder what lifestyle factors are at play if his circadian rhythm has been disrupted.

Answered 2/13/2015

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