Impotence

Impotence or erectile dysfunction is an inability to get an erection hard enough to achieve satisfactory intercourse. Some men are unable to achieve an erection even if they are sexually aroused; some men are unable to maintain erection long enough to complete sexual activity even if they achieve it; and some men are not able to achieve hard and strong erection. All these are symptoms of impotence or erectile dysfunction.

If you face any of these problems on a regular basis since a couple of months, you might need impotence treatment. However, before you seek impotence treatment, it is important you find out about the causes of impotence. If the cause of your impotence is reversible, take necessary steps and see if there is any positive change in your condition.

Causes of impotence

Impotence can be caused by either physical, psychological or lifestyle factors. One or a combination of various factors can be a cause of your impotence. Kindly inform a doctor about all the probable causes of your condition.

Physical factors that set off impotence are as follows:

• Hormonal imbalance
• Use of certain drugs, particularly diuretics and beta-blockers for the treatment of high blood pressure
• Nervous system diseases and disorders such as multiple sclerosis; structural abnormalities of the penis; injury to the penis; and malfunctioning of the circulatory system
• Vascular problems (including those from diabetes)

Certain psychological problems that trigger impotence are as follows:

• Performance anxiety
• Guilt
• Relationship problems
• Depression
• Exhaustion
• Stress
• Fear of causing pregnancy
• Unresolved conflicts about sexuality
• Fear of sex after a major surgery or heart attack

Lifestyle factors that result in impotence are as follows:

• Drug and alcohol abuse
• Smoking
• Excess weight
• Inactive and unhealthy lifestyle

If you feel any of these factors could be the cause of your impotence or Erectile Dysfunction, make a mental note and remember to inform your doctor about them. Though impotence can stem from psychological reasons, it can also result in many psychological problems such as low self-esteem, lack of confidence, and constant worry. Therefore, it is very necessary to seek a impotence treatment as soon as you experience the symptoms of impotence.

Time for Action

There are many treatment options available to you; including prescription drugs such as Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra that successfully treat 85% of impotence cases. All these impotence treatments are clinically tested, safe and effective, and approved in the UK. You need sexual stimulation even with these medications, as they do not prove useful in absence of stimulation.

Consult a doctor for further information about impotence and its treatments. Your doctor will advise you about various 'do's and don'ts' and give you a prescription for the most suitable treatment for you. If however, you are embarrassed to seek your local doctor for this problem, there is other alternative too. You will also find all these treatments at Meds4all an online clinic, however as all these impotence treatments are prescription medications; you will have to finish an online consultation with our doctor. The service is free; there is no obligation to buy any treatments that the doctor will suggest; and your personal details will be kept confidential.