Claim: Erectile dysfunction is caused by build up of a sticky cholesterol plaque that clogs the flow of blood, and is nothing to do with stress, fatigue, psychological reasons or low testosterone levels.
Fact-check: 'Men's performance issues' have more than one cause - Full Fact
Verdict: narrowed arteries can cause erectile dysfunction, but it is incorrect to say this is the only reason. changes to hormones, stress, mental health conditions like anxiety, as well as certain drugs are also common causes.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Dr Fergus Brown
Date published: 2023-08-21T00:00:00