Impotence – 5 Causes of Male Impotence
July 28, 2009 by admin
Filed under Men's Health
Impotence in males, also known as ED, is defined as a man’s inability to get an erection or maintain it long enough to have sex with a partner.
Impotence is a condition that occurs in most men at one time or another, however studies have shown that it is more common in older men & is therefore often associated with the aging process.
However whilst age may be a factor in impotence, there are other factors that can contribute to impotence in males of younger ages.
5 Causes of Male Impotence
Since an erection & maintaining it requires a sequence of events to happen, which includes nerve impulses in the brain, spinal column, and area of the penis & response in muscles, fibrous tissues, veins, and arteries in & around the corpora cavernosa, impotence problems can occur when any of the events is disrupted.
- Damage
The most common cause of impotence is damage caused to arteries, smooth muscles, and fibrous tissues, often as a result of disease - Disease
Diseases which include diabetes, kidney disease, chronic alcoholism, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis & vascular disease account for approximately 70% of cases of impotence - Medication
Side effects of certain medications including high blood pressure drugs, antihistamines, antidepressants, tranquilizers, appetite suppressants & cimetidine (for ulcers) can cause impotence - Stress & Psychological Factors
20% of of impotence cases can be as a result of psychological issues including stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, low self-esteem, and fear of sexual failure - Other Causes
Smoking is another likely cause of impotence as it affects blood
flow in veins & arteries – hormonal abnormalities such as insufficient testosterone can also be a cause of ED.
Whilst there are other causes of male impotence and ED, the condition can be treated effectively with natural remedies.
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