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What are the causes of impotence?

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by Answerbag Staff on October 18th, 2009

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    Giselle Mazur Oct 18th, 2009 Impotence is the inability to get or maintain an erection. According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated 15 to 30 million men suffered from erectile dysfunction (another term for impotence) in 2002.

    Mental Causes

    According to Impotence-Guide.com, about 10 percent to 20 percent of erectile dysfunction cases are caused by psychological issues. Usually this occurs after you suffer from one physically caused case of impotence and then have anxiety about it happening again.

    Physical Causes

    Impotence can occur if any link in the chain of command leading to an erection is disturbed, including brain impulses, spinal column interruptions or problems with the penile muscular or vascular systems.

    Medical Causes

    Impotence can be caused as a side effect or complication from another medical condition you have that disrupts your normal body function. For example, according to the National Institutes of Health, about 35 percent to 50 percent of all men with diabetes suffer from erectile dysfunction.

    Considerations

    While there is no cure for impotence, there are a variety of treatments available that include exercises you can do alone or with your partner, herbal and holistic treatments, prescriptions and even surgery or penis vacuum pumps.

    Warning

    If you suddenly find yourself suffering from impotence, you should talk to your doctor even if it is embarrassing, as he impotence may be caused by another medical condition you are not aware of.

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    National Institues of Health

    Impotence Guide

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