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High blood pressure and sex: Overcome the challenges
High blood pressure medication side effects in men: Sexual problems
Medications less likely to cause sexual side effects
Erectile dysfunction drugs and high blood pressure
Be honest with your doctor
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Challenges for men
Challenges for women
Sexual side effects of high blood pressure medications
Medicines less likely to cause sexual side effects
Erectile dysfunction medicines and high blood pressure
Be honest with your healthcare team
Promote overall health
Set the stage for satisfying sex
Medications less likely to cause sexual side effects
Erectile dysfunction drugs and high blood pressure
Be honest with your doctor
Content
Challenges for men
Challenges for women
Sexual side effects of high blood pressure medications
Medicines less likely to cause sexual side effects
Erectile dysfunction medicines and high blood pressure
Be honest with your healthcare team
Promote overall health
Set the stage for satisfying sex
Challenges for women
How high blood pressure affects women sexually isn't well understood. But it's possible that high blood pressure can reduce blood flow to the vagina. It also might lower levels of nitric oxide, which helps smooth muscles relax. In some women, this may cause:
- Lowered sex drive or arousal.
- Difficulty having an orgasm.
- Vaginal dryness.
Using lubrication and learning ways to improve arousal can help.
Like men, women can have anxiety and relationship issues due to sexual dysfunction. Women should talk to their healthcare team if they are having any concerns.
