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Impotence and Erectile dysfunction (ED) cover the full gamut of male sexual performance issues from poor sexual desire to difficulties with ejaculating either prematurely or not at all. Erectile dysfunction tends to be limited to problems with getting or maintaining an erection.
Impotence and Erectile dysfunction (ED) cover the full gamut of male sexual performance issues from poor sexual desire to difficulties with ejaculating either prematurely or not at all. Erectile dysfunction tends to be limited to problems with getting or maintaining an erection. Many men have temporary issues like this from time to time. This is not unusual and doctors tend to regard it as a medical problem only if it lasts more than 2 months. It can strike at any age but is commoner as you get older with up to 20% of men affected. Causes of Impotence It used to be claimed that the main cause was psychological. This was and is rubbish. There are many more physical causes than psychological. They include diabetes, kidney disease, alcoholism, vascular disease, atherosclerosis ('furring' of the arteries which narrows them and slows down blood flow) and heart disease. Nerve damage after surgery, stroke, trauma and accidents also cause ED. Drugs including blood pressure lowering such as beta-blockers, anti depressants, anti histamines, some tranquillisers and anti stomach ulcer drugs also cause ED. Lifestyle problems causing erectile difficulties include smoking, obesity, alcohol and being unfit. The mind can have an effect so if you feel guilty, anxious, stressed out, overtired or just down, you may run into unexpected difficulties. How Is Impotence Treated? Drug treatments Nowadays the most popular treatment is prescription drugs. There are 3 main medication used and they are the drugs Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. All three work in the same way by inhibiting a substance called phosphodiesterase. After taking them the flow of blood to your penis increases and an erection results. As tablets they are easy to swallow and take effect in 15 - 60 min's. There are other drugs that were around before the big three and they include papaverine hydrochloride, phentolamine, and alprostadil (known as Caverject). On the whole they are not very popular and have been eclipsed by Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. A slightly different drug is called Muse, which is a small tablet. You don't swallow it, you push it into urethra (the hole your wee comes out of) and it gives you an erection. Alternative Treatments For Erectile Dysfunction The old standby of a vacuum pump is still very effective, combined with a rubber band around the bottom of the penis to maintain your erection. A change of prescription medication may be useful as most chronic conditions can be treated in a variety of ways buy your doctor must OK it. You can also help yourself by eating less, moving more, quitting the cigarettes and maybe drinking less alcohol. You'll feel better regardless of the effect on your impotence. DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. |