1 Are you overweight?

• Yes
• No

2 Do you have any of the following conditions?

• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Depression
• Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries from plaque)
• Kidney disease

3 Do you:

• Smoke
• Drink alcohol
• Use recreational drugs

4 How often do you exercise?

• Daily
• Once or twice a week
• A couple of times a month
• I never seem to get around to it

5 How often do you feel stressed?

• Much of the time
• Sometimes
• Rarely

Answers:

1 Overweight men are more likely to have ED

2 Common causes of ED include nerve diseases, psychological conditions and diseases that affect blood flow. A number of prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs may also cause ED by affecting a man's hormones, nerves or blood circulation

3 Tobacco, alcohol and recreational drugs can all damage a man's blood vessels and/or restrict blood flow to the penis, causing ED

4 Regular exercise can reduce the risk of ED

5 Stress and anxiety are leading causes of temporary ED