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Erectile
Dysfunction & Medications  From Craig
I am a 41 year old male suffering from what appears to be some form of erectile dysfunction. My question regards the use
of the bathtub. Can soaking in a hot bath for an extended period of time (1 hour )cause
any kind of problem in my erectile function? I've been enjoying the benefits of soaking in
the bath for approximately 2 months now and it has recently been brought to my attention
that this might be having adverse effects in my sex life.
Another question i have is regarding high blood pressure medication. Can taking high blood
pressure medication have negative effects on the erectile function or does it aid it if
you have high blood pressure? Thank you so much for your help-Craig
 Jed:
Craig,
Bathing shouldn't have a negative impact on erections, though there is some evidence that
the heat may effect sperm production. So if you are trying to make a baby you may want to
cool down the water a bit.
A more likely cause of the erection problem is your high blood pressure as well as the
medications you are taking to lower it. You may want to talk with your doctor about
changing the medications, finding alternative means for lowering your blood pressure, or
taking Viagra
which can help restore erections for men, including those on blood pressure meds. The main
thing is no to get discouraged. There are many ways to keep your sex life active and
healthy.
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