Men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate, may also experience erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory problems. Although BPH does not itself cause these problems, some of the treatments used for BPH can do so.

Can a swollen prostate cause erectile dysfunction?

An enlarged prostate can cause sexual problems in men, such as: Erectile dysfunction (the inability to attain and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse at least 25% of the time) Reduced sex drive.

Can you take Viagra if you have an enlarged prostate?

Summary: Viagra (sildenafil citrate), known for improving erectile dysfunction (ED), also effectively treats the prostate and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with prostate enlargement that often occur with ED, a Northwestern University study has found.