Low testosterone can cause ED

DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 54-year-old male. I’ve had ED problems for about 10 years, resolved through the use of Viagra. But why? I do have low testosterone levels, for which I take injections, but for the most part I am healthy, fit, not overweight, a nonsmoker, a nonalcoholic-beverage drinker and, per my physician, do not suffer from any other cardiovascular problems. So why do I have blood-flow problems in this one department?

DEAR READER: Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects almost 30 million American men. Almost every man will experience difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection at some stage of his life. This is normal when the instances are infrequent.
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