The number of young men seeking help for erectile dysfunction has risen sharply in a year, experts say.
Boots revealed that 50 percent more men aged 18 to 35 last year used their online treatment service for the condition than in 2023.
This bracket is now good for almost a quarter of all searches for erectile dysfunction (ED) on the online doctor website of the pharmacy.
Experts warned that the increase could be powered by stress, fatigue or even too much alcohol.
It is thought that more than four million men in the UK suffer from ED – when a man has trouble getting or retaining an erection.
Traditionally, the older men hit, with about half of those between 40 and 70 reports that suffer from erectile issues.
Dr. Shikha Rachna Kumar, general practitioner and sexual health expert at Boots Online Doctor, said: 'Ed is a common condition, especially in men older than 40, but we see that it is also increasingly affecting younger men.
'Whatever their age, most men do not experience in one point in their lives to get an erection or retain, usually caused by daily stress, fatigue, feelings of fear or too much alcohol drinking the bloodstream Being able to reduce, nerve signals can change and cause hormonal imbalance for the penis.
It is thought that more than four million men in the UK suffer from ED – when a man has trouble getting or retaining an erection
In most cases, patients of ED have access to freely available or prescription drugs to treat the problem
Boots revealed that 50 percent more men aged 18 to 35 last year used their online treatment service for the condition than in 2023
“It is completely normal to experience Ed from time to time and is generally nothing to worry about.” But she warned that erectile problems can be an early sign of disorders, including cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
In most cases, patients from ED have access to freely available or prescription medicines to treat the problem.
Lifestyle changes, including regular exercise, stopping smoking, drinking less alcohol and eating a healthier diet can also improve blood flow to maintain an erection.
Managing daily stress can also help to reduce the effects of ED, which can increase feelings of anxiety, Dr. Rachna Kumar.
She added: 'Men who are regularly unable to get an erection, or who cannot retain an erection long enough to have sex, can experience feelings of a low self -image or anxious, and avoid talking to with their partner or even to leave relationships completely.
'Talking with your partner is an important step in reducing the emotional impact of ED. Open communication can help to build trust and understanding in a relationship that you can in turn support to overcome ED, if there are no other underlying health problems. '
Those who regularly have trouble getting an erection, or who are not able to keep it long enough to have sex long enough, have to talk to their doctor to understand and check for underlying health problems .
In addition to its online advice and treatment service, Boots offers freely available medication for the problem.
