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Doctor insights on: Can Diabetes Cause Impotence In Men

Diabetes, impotence: Yes , diabetes is one of the most common causes of impotence. Other causes are high blood pressure, high blood lipids, smoking, low testosterone, and some medications can be problematic. ...Read more

Possibly: Both hypo and hyperthyroidism can cause erectile dysfunction (impotence). The condition of low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism) is more likely to do so. Furthermore, untreated hypothyroidism can lead to high prolactin levels, that may additionally contribute to sexual dysfunction. ...Read more

Yes to both: Thyroid dysfunction --- either too much thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism) or too little (hypothyroidism) --- can disrupt the male or female reproductive system by causing changes in sex hormones as well as prolactin. Alterations in sex hormones (testosterone in men, and estrogen in women) and prolactin, can in turn, lead to sexual dysfunction, including abnormal periods, and sexual dysfunction. ...Read more

Here are some ...: Both are not directly linked but may be interacted. Cystitis may generate significant mental and physical discomforts to perform sex. Occasionally, the underlying cause for cystitis such as nerve damage may affect sex function as well. So, how both coexist and interact should be professionally assessed before assuming what they are... ...Read more

No: No, unless you are very sick from the virus and not on active treatments. ...Read more

Prostatitis: Whiles acute prostatitis may cause white blood cells to appear in the semen analysis, it rarely is a significant contributor to male infertility. ...Read more

Stress, etc., &often: The most common cause in someone without serious health issues is psychologic. Stress is a huge factor, as is the nature of your intimate relationships. However some other causes can be from medications such as many blood pressure meds, diabetes, alcohol, and circulation problems. Low testosterone is less likely in a young person. Find the cause and improvement is likely! ...Read more

Hormones: Diabetes insipidus and vasopressin deficiency should not lead to sexual problems. Please discuss this with the doctor who diagnosed DI and vasopressin. ...Read more

Yes: Obese and overweight men are more likely to have infertility, though many are perfectly fertile. ...Read more

No such thing: There is no such thing as infections in nerves. ...Read more

NO: No.

No: There is no link between masturbation & erectile dysfunction. However, excessive masturbation may make it difficult to achieve orgasm via sex w/partner if you're "used to" specific action/friction/means of achieving orgasm. But do understand that what's excessive to one person might be nothing to someone else. With that said, if you only engage in masturbation, you're at very low risk for an std. ...Read more

HTN & ED.: Hypertension can lead to erectile dysfunction. Unfortunately, medications to treat hypertension can also lead to ED. You need to strategize well and perhaps,find some non-medical means to lower your blood pressure. ...Read more

Yes: Monomucleosis, like any medical stress, can cause infertility in men and women. The effects are generally short-term and reversible. ...Read more

Infections: Like chlamydia, gonnorrhea, tuberculosis

Need evaluation ...: Anyone with low desire + soft "small" testes with or without orchitis should have his serum testosterone checked. If low-T was found, do luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), & prolactin, as well as semen analysis if infertility is concerned. In practice, remember exogenous testosterone will suppress sperm production. So, see Doc timely. ...Read more

Unlikely: Unlikely.

Low libido: But this is reversible with low dose testosterone supplementation ...Read more

Oxybutynin effects: I understand your distress. Thank you for informing -tight foreskin, pain and use of Oxybutynin. Oxybutynin may cause impaired urination, urinary tract infections, dysuria, and impotence which may lead to your symptoms and anxiety. Anxiety can also be due to pressure to perform sexually and lack of sexual satisfaction. See an Urologist for Diagnosis and Treatment. See a Psychiatrist for Anxiety ...Read more

Not likely!: Most low blood pressure readings are asymptomatic. Drs and nurses sometimes are suprised a a low but healthy reading and will voice that to the patient, who may become concerned. I have never heard of "hypotension" as a cause, per se. Many electrolyte problems can do this. Are you on a diuretic? Other drugs treating BP issues can cause sexual dysfunction. ...Read more