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How Erectile Dysfunction Can Cause Alzheimer’s

Not too surprisingly, focusing on lifestyle habits that control heart disease or taking medications to lower high blood pressure or cholesterol levels can also help symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED). 

Dr. Stephen Kopecky, professor of medicine and cardiovascular diseases at the Mayo Clinic, and author of the paper published in Archives of Internal Medicine, quotes, “It’s a fascinating thing, but all the arteries are connected. We know that the risk factors for stroke are the same as for heart disease. We know that the risk factors for ED are the same as for heart disease. And we are finding that the risk factors for dementia and Alzheimer’s are the same as for heart disease.”

It’s frustrating that doctors are connecting all the dots, but rarely ever include obstructive sleep apnea as a major component of all these conditions. In this vein, having ED could mean that you’re at higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea, which causes diminished circulation to various parts of the body, including the penis and the brain. You can make a strong argument that everyone with ED should be screened for obstructive sleep apnea. 

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