How does erectile dysfunction cause depression?

There is no single cause for depression, and the root of people's depression can be difficult to pinpoint. But for some people it is linked to their sexual health and physical health.

A common misconception about depression is that it is only caused by an imbalance of brain chemicals. This is only part of the story and can be an unhelpful perception when it comes to treating depression. In fact, research shows that this hypothesis promotes self-blame and an overall negativity about one's mental health. It also means that people are less likely to seek therapy for their mental health problems because they feel that it cannot cure them.

Furthermore, this hypothesis ignores any influence of environmental and psychological factors in your life. This is because it promotes the idea that it's just a problem with your brain chemistry that you have no control over. However, we know that past trauma, relationships, your current situation and your physical health all play an important role in your mental well-being.

This also applies to people experiencing sexual dysfunction. Men experiencing erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation , delayed ejaculation. lack of sexual desire (low libido) and other sexual problems are at a particularly high risk of experiencing depression. Research has found that sexual dysfunction can double your risk of depression. In impotence, the prevalence of depression has been shown to be as high as over 40% in patients with ED.

This is because these conditions can cause embarrassment and low self-esteem that other chronic conditions may not.
Can Depression Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Depression affects sexual function and ED can become a cyclical problem for this reason. Sexual dysfunction causes depression and then the depression can worsen the symptoms of the original condition. One study found that 67% of men diagnosed with depression reported symptoms of a sexual disorder.

While hormones and brain chemicals are not solely responsible for depression and mental health, they play a massive role in the erection process. This means that many men with depression will struggle to achieve or maintain an erection. Additionally, a potential sexual side effect of antidepressants such as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) is ED.

비아그라  is a multifaceted and sensitive problem that requires care and supervision from psychological healthcare professionals.