After Covid Sexual Weakness & erectile dysfunction Symptoms | Sex Education |
Channel: Dr Shridhar Sharma
Date: 2022-12-08

Most of us are familiar with the common symptoms of COVID-19: fever, shortness of breath, fatigue and loss of smell or taste. But some research has emerged recently that suggests that COVID-19 might also lead to erectile dysfunction (ED).

One study found that COVID-19 survivors might develop short and long-term sexual and reproductive health issues, including ED. COVID-19 has been detected in the testicle, so it could affect how well your testicles can work. This could affect both sperm production and testosterone production.

Researchers are unsure of the link between COVID-19 and ED. But several factors could lead to the potential onset of ED after COVID-19.

One factor is that the virus causes issues in the body’s blood vessels. The virus causes a high level of inflammation in the body as a defense response. The high level of inflammation can cause small blood clots to form, as well as inflammation of the lining of the blood vessels. These two features combined can disrupt blood flow – one of the most important factors in achieving an erection.

Indirectly, COVID-19 can worsen an already existing heart condition such as heart inflammation or an irregular heartbeat. Medicines to treat these conditions, such as beta-blockers, can cause ED as a side effect.
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