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Link between smoking and impotence?
I have been a cigarette smoker for twenty years. Is there scientific evidence that my erectile problems can be traced to my smoking habits?
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Many studies have linked smoking and erectile disorder.
For decades, research studies have concluded that men who smoke cigarettes have a significantly higher rate of impotence vs. men who do not smoke.
- A 2006 study in Australia found that smoking more than 1 pack/day lead to a 40% increase in impotence.
- Current smokers are 40% more likely to have ED compared to non smokers.
- Many scientific reviews have found similar links between impotence and tobacco smoking.
There is overwhelming evidence that tobacco smoking leads to a higher risk of impotence and erection problems.


