Review of the current information on erectile dysfunction in hypertensive males with 40 years of age or older

Hypertension (HT) is a prevalent disease, which origin frequently remains undetermined. Antihypertensive treatment (AHT) has been linked with erectile dysfunction (ED), mainly in middle-aged and older males. On the other side, some drugs used in AHT seem to be themselves associated with ED as a secondary effect. This led to the search of coadjuvant therapies for hypertensive patients with ED, considering that both illnesses cause high physical, psychological and economic burden. While the association between AHT and ED has been approached several times, the direct association between blood pressure and ED remains unclear. This review aims to summarize the current knowledge on the relationship between HT, AHT and ED specifically in males with age ≥40 years.