Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a severe health condition. It can lead to other health problems, including erectile dysfunction. Alcohol use causes changes in hormone levels that impact sexual function and fertility. In men, drinking too much alcohol can affect testosterone levels and lower sperm count by affecting the brain signals that control the testicles’ production of testosterone.
Alcohol use also can cause erectile dysfunction by decreasing the amount of blood flow to the penis. In addition, drinking too much alcohol can cause nerve damage that prevents messages from being sent between the brain and the penis.
