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ED risk factors*
| Age |
| Coronary artery or peripheral vascular disease |
| Hypertension |
| Obesity/sedentary lifestyle |
| Hyperlipidemia |
| Trauma or surgery to the pelvis or spine |
| Diabetes mellitus |
| Benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| Lower urinary tract symptoms |
| Hypogonadism |
| Peyronie's disease |
| Endocrine disorders |
| Smoking |
| Depression |
| Alcohol and drug use |
| Certain medications |
The etiology of ED is often the result of a number of the below causes and not merely a single factor
