Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Can COVID-19 cause erectile dysfunction?

In the United States alone, about 30 million men have experienced erectile dysfunction at some point. And if that wasn’t concerning enough, new research is showing COVID-19 can increase the risk of developing ED by nearly six times. Cardiovascular issues, poor mental health and poor overall health are all factors associated with ED that could affect men who have had COVID-19. ED can be resolved by addressing these underlying causes and improving lifestyle habits to not only help decrease your chance for ED but also improve your outcomes for COVID-19.

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