Can Nicotine Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Posted on Tue, 4 Oct 2016

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Tue, 4 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi
Can nicotine alone without the smoke cause impotence?

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nicotine does contribute to ED.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your concern.

Nicotine has an effect, that impairs the blood flow to organs and causes ED.

So,that should answer your question.

Wish you well.

Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (46 minutes later)

Do people who smoke tend to have weaker erections? I mean is smoking really that bad for erection for anyone even if one is not ill?

Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nicotine does contribute to ED.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,

It has been found,that those who are nicotine smokers,have ED problems.
In the long term,it's advised that,to becoming nicotine free, will help avoid ED.

Wishing you well.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar