Because it is a condition that interferes with blood flow, high blood pressure, also called hypertension (HTN), is frequently associated with erectile dysfunction (ED).
Difficulty getting and keeping an erection that lasts long enough to finish having sex is known as ED. Some men have trouble getting an erection in the first place, while others have difficulty keeping one. And these problems may occur frequently or just occasionally.
High blood pressure is high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are the "pipes" that carry blood from the pumping heart to all of the tissues and organs of the body. When blood pressure is high
(140/90 mm Hg or over) for a long time, these "pipes" get stiff or narrow, which keeps the blood from flowing easily throughout the body. Blood flow is critical to healthy erectile function.
But there is a way to improve erectile function, even if you have high blood pressure. Ask your doctor about LEVITRA, a medication designed to treat ED by increasing the blood flow that affects getting and keeping an erection that lasts long enough to finish having sex.
