Persistent or recurrent inability to achieve or to maintain an erection during sexual activity.
Symptoms of Impotence
The following features are indicative of Impotence:
trouble getting an erection
trouble keeping an erection
reduced sexual desire
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Common Causes of Impotence
The following are the most common causes of Impotence:
heart disease
clogged blood vessels
high cholesterol
high blood pressure
diabetes
obesity
Other Causes of Impotence
The following are the less common causes of Impotence:
metabolic syndrome
parkinson's disease
multiple sclerosis
peyronie's disease
certain prescription medications
tobacco use
alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse
sleep disorders
treatments for prostate cancer or enlarged prostate
surgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord
Risk Factors for Impotence
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Impotence:
diabetes or heart conditions
tobacco use
being overweight
prostate surgery
radiation treatment for cancer
injuries
antidepressants
drug and alcohol use
prolonged bicycling
Prevention of Impotence
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Impotence. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
work with doctor to manage diabetes, heart disease or other chronic health conditions
see doctor for regular checkups and medical screening tests
stop smoking, limit or avoid alcohol, and don't use illegal drugs
exercise regularly
take steps to reduce stress
get help for anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns
Occurrence of Impotence
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Impotence cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Impotence most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged > 50 years
Common Gender
Impotence most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Male
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Impotence
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Impotence:
Physical exam: To examine the penis and testicles and checking your nerves for sensation
Blood tests: To check for signs of heart disease, diabetes, low testosterone levels and other health conditions
Urine tests: To look for signs of diabetes and other underlying health conditions
Ultrasound: To create a video image
Psychological exam: To screen for depression and other possible psychological causes of erectile dysfunction
Doctor for Diagnosis of Impotence
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Impotence:
Urologist
Endocrinologist
Complications of Impotence if untreated
Yes, Impotence causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Impotence is left untreated:
unsatisfactory sex life
stress or anxiety
embarrassment or low self-esteem
relationship problems
inability to get partner pregnant
Procedures for Treatment of Impotence
The following procedures are used to treat Impotence:
Testosterone replacement: To correct the erectile dysfunction
Alprostadil intraurethral (Muse) therapy: To insert the suppository into penile urethra
Penis pumps: To create a vacuum that pulls blood into penis
Penile implants: To control when and how long patient have an erection
Self-care for Impotence
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Impotence:
Exercise: Improves the erectile dysfunction
Smoke: Avoid smoking to prevent condition to worsen
Patient Support for Treatment of Impotence
The following actions may help Impotence patients:
Psychological counseling: Helps in dealing with the disease
Involve your sexual partner: Helps in treating the disease