What are the treatment options for erectile dysfunction caused by heart disease?

If your doctor thinks you might be at risk of heart disease, consider making lifestyle changes. Any lifestyle change that improves heart health improves penis health, too. Increase your physical activity, maintain a healthy weight, stop smoking and drink alcohol only in moderation — or not at all. More-serious signs and symptoms of heart disease could lead to further tests or treatment.

If you have both erectile dysfunction and heart disease, talk to your doctor about treatment options. If you take certain heart medications, especially nitrates, it is not safe to use many of the medications used to treat erectile dysfunction.