Being Fat Produces Female Hormones... In Men

High fat levels can result in testosterone being converted into estrogen

One of the biggest causes of erectile dysfunction is obesity. Men who are overweight and especially those who are obese suffer from higher rates of erectile dysfunction as they grow older. One of the reasons for this prevalence of erectile dysfunction in obese men is directly linked to the fact that unhealthy diets tend to clog up arteries which restricts blood flow. Good blood flow is essential for good erectile function because the penile artery needs to be working well to fill the penis with blood.

However it doesn’t just stop there! There are other reasons why obesity causes erectile dysfunction and one of them which is not so well known is the fact that obesity can actually lower the level of testosterone in the bloodstream. High levels of fat in a man can result in testosterone being converted into estrogen, which is a female sex hormone. The estrogen can cause men to grow ‘man boobs’ and to lose hair on their bodies.

Obesity also causes high blood pressure, again something which has been directly linked to higher rates of erection problems in men. In order for a good erection to be achieved blood vessels need to dilate to allow blood to flow through them and if the blood pressure is high it makes it more difficult for the blood vessels to do that.

Obesity negatively affects good sexual health in many different ways. Even the physical act of trying to make love when you are obese is uncomfortable and less satisfying. One of the most rewarding things than men talk about when they lose weight is that they experience far better erectile function and notice an improved sex drive.

If you are overweight or obese and you are relying the impotence drugs Viagra, Cialis and Levitra in order to achieve good erectile function you should get yourself checked out because you could be suffering from an underlying illness such as heart disease which could be much more serious.