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title: "Does smoking cause erectile dysfunction? Facts"
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# Does smoking cause erectile dysfunction? Facts

> Yes. Smoking can cause erectile dysfunction by damaging blood vessels and reducing nitric oxide. Quitting can help, and other causes should be checked.

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