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A common symptom seen in men upon waking up in the morning can also be an important sign of heart health. According to a new study, a sign seen as soon as you wake up in the morning may indicate a blockage in the heart.
Our body gives small signals before any major disease occurs. One such sign is ‘morning erection’ or ‘morning wood’ found in men in the morning. This sign not only symbolizes sexual health, but it is also closely related to heart health. If this normal physiological process is repeatedly missing in the morning, it could be a sign of a serious problem like heart blockage.
‘Nocturnal penile tumescence’ (NPT) or morning erection occurs during men’s sleep, especially in the rapid eye movement stage. This is due to the secretion of testosterone in the body and increased blood flow to the penile tissue. If morning erections suddenly diminish or disappear, it may indicate problems with blood flow, hormone levels, or nerve function.
Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Health
These are considered to be the initial symptoms of heart diseases. Research has shown that just as plaque accumulation in coronary veins restricts blood flow, the same problem can occur in penile veins. Since penile arteries are smaller than the coronary arteries, symptoms of their blockage appear first. A 2016 study found that men with ED were more likely to have cardiovascular problems.
How do morning erections indicate heart blockage?
Healthy blood flow and flexible veins are important for a morning erection. If you do not have a consistent erection in the morning, it may be a sign that you have a blockage in your arteries or a problem with blood flow.
Low testosterone levels may also cause lack of morning erections. Testosterone levels decline as we age, but problems like diabetes or heart disease can reduce it even further. Low testosterone is also linked to coronary artery disease (CAD) and metabolic problems.