Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a progressive condition where your heart is too weak to pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that makes it difficult to get or keep an erection firm enough for satisfactory sex.
ED is a common problem, especially among men with heart disease. It becomes more common with age, affecting more than half of men between 40 and 70. If you have congestive heart failure, you’re more likely to experience erectile dysfunction as well. In fact, ED is so common in people with heart failure that doctors often look at ED as an early warning sign of heart problems.
If you’re dealing with congestive heart failure and erectile dysfunction, know that you’re not alone. There are many potential causes of ED, and there are many options for treatment. It’s important to talk with your doctor about these issues. In this article, we’ll cover the factors that may contribute to ED when you have heart failure, what treatments are available, and why open communication with your healthcare providers is essential.