Pelvic floor dysfunction is a major cause of erectile dysfunction, especially in younger men without typical vascular risk factors. Older men often have both pelvic floor issues and vascular problems like high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes contributing to ED.
How big of a problem is pelvic floor dysfunction for men with erectile dysfunction?
I think it's definitely an issue. I think it's probably more common in younger guys because as men age, they tend to develop more comorbid conditions, right? They're getting high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and those are then affecting the blood flow to the penis as well. They can have both issues, but when we see younger guys who are really struggling, often it's because of a pelvic floor issue.
