ED May Be a Sign of Heart Trouble

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Why is it difficult to maintain an erection?

Beta-blocker medicines protect the heart by reducing its workload and slowing your heartbeat, which can prevent another attack. As these drugs protect the heart from overstimulation by adrenaline, they also may lower sex drive and cause impotence, says Marc Eisenberg, M.D., cardiologist at New York’s Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.

Whether beta-blockers are to blame for ED, couples can vary their sex life to achieve success. Try non-intercourse sexual activities, such as kissing, touching, and oral sex, for less strenuous alternatives.