Causes of Male Impotence - How You Cure It

Impotence or erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition characterized by the man being unable to get and/or maintain an erection. He cannot sustain an erection long enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse. 织梦内容管理系统

To find a treatment for this condition, it is necessary that you first identify the causes that lead to this condition. Impotence could be of temporary, as well as, permanent nature. If you are suffering from permanent erectile dysfunction, it’s necessary that you consult your doctor who can diagnose your condition and also pinpoint the causes behind your condition. copyright dedecms

Causes of impotence

ED can be a result of either physical, psychological or lifestyle factors.

Physical causes of impotence

These causes include:

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• Vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart attack, high blood pressure and even peripheral vascular disease
• Any trauma to pelvic blood vessels. For e.g. bicycle puts pressure on the perineum leading to erectile dysfunction
• Diseases such as diabetes, liver cirrhosis, excess of iron in the blood (hemochromatosis), kidney failure, and cancer
• Nervous system disorders such as epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – a disease of the respiratory system
• Various penile conditions such as priapism and Peyronie’s disease
• Hypertension
• Surgical procedures conducted on the pelvic region, spinal cord, brain
• Intake of certain medication whose side effect can be ED

Psychological causes of impotence

The causes include:

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• Depression
• Stress ( Both personal and professional)
• Performance anxiety (sexual performance)

Lifestyle causes of impotence

The causes include:

• Smoking
• Alcoholism
• Addiction to recreational drugs
• Intake of unhealthy foods and a sedentary lifestyle leading to weight gain

There are many causes linked to impotence and its best that you consult your doctor for more information on the same. copyright dedecms

Treatment for impotence

Once your diagnosis is complete, your doctor is going to prescribe a treatment option for you. This can include physical treatment through therapies and medications, as well as, visit to the counselors who treat your psychological causes. There are three prescription medications that are recommended for the treatment of erectile dysfunction namely Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. You need to work with your doctor to zero in on the kind of medication that suits your needs and requirements. The use of devices like penis pumps also helps you treat your erectile dysfunction. If you don’t want to go for the pharmaceutical option, you might want to go for herbal options for treating your condition.

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Whatever the treatment option that you choose, your doctor will undoubtedly ask you to improve your lifestyle and make certain healthy changes to it. This can include a healthy diet and a disciplined exercise regimen. If you are a smoker, you will be asked to quit smoking. Also, people addicted to recreational drugs and/or alcohol, are asked to completely stop their use of such substances. The objective of making lifestyle changes is to reduce stress, better relaxation and greater mental alertness. copyright dedecms

As yet, there is no cure for erectile dysfunction, but its symptoms can definitely be treated. So, it’s important that you don’t panic and contact your doctor as soon as you think you are facing erection problems.