Impotence

Impotence : powerlessness: the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

What is Impotence: Sometimes called " Erectile dysfunction (ED)", is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. ED is treatable at any age, and men have been seeking help and returning to normal sexual activity because of improved, successful treatments.

Causes of Impotence:(VIDEO)

Difficulty in the bedroom can be caused by a number of psychological problems such as stress, and doctors believe that physical situations, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, atherosclerosis  and actual physical injury of the penis make up at least 70% of Impotence cases.

Lifestyle choices, such as the frequent use of tobacco and alcohol products, as well as a slothful exercise regiment, can add to the proclivity and severity of Impotence (erectile dysfunction).

Exploring Other Impotence Cures

The media attention given to Viagra and erectile dysfunction is helping it edge over other impotence cures such as vacuum devices, suppositories, and self-injected erectile drugs. Other cures range from the non-invasive, like Viagra as a by-mouth pill, to the extraordinarily invasive, such as penile implants and reconstructive surgery for the veins and arteries preventing the penis from achieving enough firmness to initiate sexual intercourse.

Impotence Linked to Smoking : New reserch

Dr. Jiang He, the lead researcher, says most people know smoking causes cancer and cardiovascular disease. But very few people know smoking is also harmful for the sex life, He adds. Hopefully, our study will remind people smoking is not only bad for the heart and lungs, but also bad for your sex life.

Revealed: Oral sex is ‘bigger cause of throat cancer than tobacco’

Treatments for impotence

Treatment depends on the underlying cause. The first step is to talk to someone who understands the problem. They will help to check for physical causes, advise on treatments and refer you on to a suitable therapist if appropriate. It may also help to talk to your partner about the problem, and sexual counselling may be an option.

In the past decade oral new medicines (tablets) that help a man to achieve an erection have radically improved the treatment of ED. These drugs work for the majority of men affected, whatever the cause.

But they don’t help or suit everyone and can cause important side effects. So other treatments still have a place – these include mechanical aids such as vacuum pumps or penile implants, and medicines such as intra-urethral pellet therapy and injections into the penis. Your doctor should be able to help you find a treatment that will work for you.

To reduce your risk of ED, avoid smoking and excessive alcohol, eat healthily, take regular exercise, and make sure you relax and get plenty of rest.