
Urologist Francois Peinadeau said erectile dysfunction could be an early sign of cardiovascular disease, while decreased libido could be a sign of hormonal imbalance, stress or medication side effects, stressing that medicine can improve quality of life without turning a man into a 'sex machine'.
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Erectile dysfunction and decreased libido can be associated not only with age-related changes, but also with serious diseases, such as cardiovascular pathologies or hormonal disorders.
Urologist Francois Peinado urged men who are faced with problems with potency to check the health of one organ. It is recommended by Infosalus.
According to Peinado, erectile dysfunction may be evidence that other pathological processes are occurring in the body. According to him, impotence often precedes or accompanies heart disease.
If the penis functions properly, but there is no libido, then one should suspect hormonal imbalance and mental problems, the doctor added. Interest in sex can also be lost due to chronic stress, poor sleep and taking certain medications. At the same time, the doctor warned that medicine will not make a sex machine out of a man, but it can preserve an important part of his health and improve his quality of life.

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