July 13, 2009

Common causes for Impotence

Sexual problems related to erection are common in men. Don’t shy away in discussing these with your doctor as these are easily treatable. This article highlights common sexual problems in men and also offers suggestions on how men can improve their sexual abilities. Popular male impotence medication Viagra Blue Pill has also been discussed.

Sexual problems in men, also referred to as sexual dysfunction, is a term that refers to a problem that inhibits a man or couple to enjoy sexual activity according to their satisfaction. The problem could be in any of the four phases of the sexual response cycle - excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

One of the most common sexual problems in men is the consistent inability to achieve and maintain erections sufficient enough to have satisfactory sexual intercourse. The condition is referred to as impotence or erectile dysfunction. Impotence is common amongst elderly men though the number of middle-aged men suffering from impotence is rising at a fast pace due to poor lifestyle habits and ever increasing number of men suffering from heart diseases and diabetes.

Erection is a result of complex physiological processes involving the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. Any change that disturbs the balance between these processes may cause a man to suffer from erection problems. Listed here are some of the common physical and psychological causes of impotence in men.

• Physical causes – Medical condition such as high cholesterol, diabetes, heart and vascular (blood vessel) disease, kidney disorders, hardening of the arteries, neurological disorders, pelvic surgery besides smoking, alcoholism and drug abuse impedes a man’s ability to get and maintain erection. In addition, the side effects of certain prescription medications, and surgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord may cause impotence.

• Psychological causes – In younger men the cause of impotence is usually psychological such as depression, work-related stress and anxiety, fatigue, relationship problems with partner, sexual conflict with partner, performance anxiety, sexual boredom, feelings of guilt, and the effects of a past sexual trauma

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