Having Sex After Heart Attacks

If you have a weak heart you also probably have a problem with weaker erections

If you have had a heart attack or you suffer from heart disease you need to be extremely careful about having sex. You should speak openly to your doctor about this as the exertion required for sex can be considerable. If you have a weak heart the chances are you also have a problem with weaker erections and erectile dysfunction and you may be taking Viagra, Cialis or Levitra for this. If you have suffered from heart problems you may also have other medications which could interact dangerously with these drugs and therefore you should always let your doctor know about all the medications that you take.

The most commonly cited types of drug which interact dangerously with Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are nitrates and if you speak to your doctor he may be able to give you some other medication which is safe to use with the above erectile dysfunction drugs.

A number of research projects that we have seen from different parts of the world show that erectile dysfunction can sometimes be an indicator that you have some other medical problem. In many cases that medical problem is heart disease, blocked arteries or general bad health due to poor diet and lack of exercise. The chances are that if you have good erectile function you heart is in good health too.

If you have had a heart attack your doctor may be giving you medications which can actually cause erectile dysfunction. Many men suffer from depression after a heart attack and the doctor’s prescription to counteract this could be the cause of erectile dysfunction. You should always speak to your doctor about the side effects of any medication. Loss of sexual desire has also been reported as a side effect of using medication to counteract irregular heartbeats and hypertension.