Introduction to Male Impotency and Erectile Dysfunction

Male impotency is a phrase used to describe one or more types of sexual problems. For instance, this is a topic may include erectile dysfunction, low libido, or premature ejaculation. It depends upon who is discussing this issue.

Characteristics

You would notice if you suffer from erectile dysfunction. It would be evident based on the following characteristics:

• Strong and frequent erection followed by premature ejaculation
• It does not make any difference whether she is satisfied or not
• Male finishes without causing much excitement in the female
• If it occurs, it is very flaccid
• Erection does not take place at any time of the day or night
• Subsides before the sexual act is started
• Imperfect or partial erection of a short duration
• Reduction in the time occupied by male in sexual acts Speedy discharge (premature ejaculation)

Causes

Impotency occurs for many different reasons. Some of the most common reasons are listed in the physical, psychological, lifestyle, and medical categories as shown below:

Physical-Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, poor blood circulation, prostate and spinal surgery, are some of the primary causes of impotency or ED. Likewise, Parkinson's disease, thyroid and hormonal disorders, kidney and liver disease, and injuries resulting from falls are among the most common physical causes.

Psychological- A mind constant unrest (not at peace), post traumatic stress disorder, mental fatigue, depression, relationship problems, and issues with sexual identity are among the main psychological causes.

Lifestyle- Chain smoking, excessive alcohol use, and drug abuse (especially marijuana, heroin, anabolic steroids and cocaine, but also prescription drug abuse) are the main factors. Poor diet is also another, and so is lack of exercise.

Medical-Certain surgical procedures such as that which is used to help correct prostate problems as well as cancer treatments could cause impotency. The same is true of certain medications, especially antidepressant medications or certain stimulant prescriptions.

Treatment

The patient's doctor or healthcare professional is one of the best persons to turn to if a man has concerns about his sexual history. This is the surest way to properly diagnose the cause of the problem.

This may be a hard step to take and some men would prefer to speak to a medical professional online. Sometimes pharmaceutical male impotency pills are made available this well as well.

Dozens of herbs are available to help improve male impotency. Furthermore counseling can be sought. Sex therapists and urologists, in particular, are commonly confronted with genital/sexual problems.