Smoking's role in male impotence


Dear Dr. G,

I understand that your features have covered various causes of erectile dysfunction (ED), and it seems inevitable that smoking will be implicated as one of them. I began smoking at age 16 and, thus far, I haven't felt noticeably affected by the habit.

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Dr George Lee

Dr George Lee is a consultant Urologist and Clinical Associate Professor whose professional interest is in men’s health. This column is a forum to help men debunk the myths and taboos on men’s issues that may be too “hard” to mention. You can send him questions at askdrg@thestar.com.my

   

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