Impotency

When a man is sexually excited, the arteries in the penis relax and widen. This allows more blood to flow into the penis. The increased blood flow causes the penis to become hard and erect. The veins that normally carry blood away from the penis then become compressed. This restricts the blood flow out of the penis. With more blood flowing in and less flowing out, the penis enlarges, resulting in an erection. Sometimes the nerves or blood vessels that are part of this process don’t work properly. If this happens, a man may not be able to achieve erection, resulting in ED. ED may occur regularly or only once in a while. Most men with ED have it just some of the time.

Possible Causes of Impotence / Erectile Disfunction (ED)
There are many factors that can cause impotence. Certain medications and drugs, such as alcohol, cigarettes, antidepressants, antihistamines, antihypertentives, blood pressure medication, chemotherapy, diuretics, narcotics, nicotine, sedatives, steroids (if abused), stomach acid inhibitors and ulcer medications, can all interfere with normal erectile function.

Certain ailments may contribute to ED such as, atherosclerosis, clogged arteries, peripheral vascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hormonal imbalance, diabetes, psychological stress, low sperm count, depression, illness and lack of desire for one’s partner. An estimated 50 percent of all males with diabetes suffer from impotence, and the other 50 percent will most likely become impotent over time.

Possible Symptoms of Impotence / Erectile Disfunction (ED)
The main symptom of impotence is a male’s inability to achieve or maintain an erection adequate enough to perform sexual intercourse. ED can be chronic or recurring, or it may occur as a single, isolated incident. Most men affected by impotence are 40 years of age or older, but some men younger than 40 have experienced problems, as well.

Possible Lifestyle Changes for Impotence / Erectile Disfunction (ED)
Eat a healthy diet and avoid alcohol, especially before sexual activity. Do not eat sugar, fried foods, junk foods or animal fats. Do not smoke and avoid stress. Explore whether ED may be related to psychological factors, such as fear of intimacy or repressed anger. If ED is related to a medication, be sure to discuss alternatives with a doctor. Remember that sexual function changes as one ages, so allow more time for stimulation in order to achieve an erection.