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Dear Doctor,
My husband is 47 years old and has recently become impotent. He drinks and smokes a pack of cigarettes every day. There has been problem with his erection too, due to which we have not had sex for over six months. He always refuse to check with the doctor and thinks nothing is wrong with him. He refuses to have sex with me and makes excuses. My question is whether smoking and drinking is the actual cause of impotence or there may be any other health issues?
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Thanks for the question. There are many causes for erectile dysfunction like smoking, alcohol and obesity. Due to stress, anxiety, decreased testosterone level and certain medication can lead to ED. It would be better if u could talk to your husband about what is the cause for his stress and anxiety. By reducing the level of smoking and intake of alcohol and through good healthy diet treatment can be given for ED. If there is no improvement in the health after these lifestyle modification it would be better to take medications like sildenafil which may help.