do statins affect erections
As Statins Boost Erectile Function, Adherence May Rise Too. WASHINGTON, DC â Among men with high cholesterol and erectile dysfunction, a short course of statin therapy was associated with improvements in both measures, shows a new meta-analysis.
One 2014 study found that statins may in fact reduce testosterone levels. Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, and it is necessary for an erection to be achieved. The same study also pointed to the possibility that statins can aggravate existing ED.