Does hypertension affect sexual function?

Clinically, some antihypertensive drugs can affect sexual function. There are generally five commonly used, ACEI, ARB, CCB, diuretics, beta blockers, and some short-acting central antihypertensive drugs, such as reserpine, methyldopa, etc. Among them, beta blockers, such as metoprolol or bisoprolol, can cause a decline in male erectile function and a decrease in libido. Some central antihypertensive drugs, such as methyldopa or reserpine, can also cause. Therefore, for young and middle-aged men, when choosing antihypertensive drugs, we should pay attention to using less or not the above drugs. CCB or ACEI or ARB can be used as much as possible, and ARB also has the effect of strengthening sexual function. However, these antihypertensive drugs that affect sexual function are often reversible. After stopping medication for a period of time, sexual function can return to normal. Therefore, specialist doctors are required to decide the use of antihypertensive drugs according to individual conditions.