Impotence

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Impotence, or erectile dysfunction, is a very common problem that affects millions of men worldwide. In the UK alone, 2.3 million men are estimated to suffer from impotence, and as many as one in ten men are expected to experience this condition at some point in their lives. Although it is often seen as being more predominant in older men, many younger men suffer from it too, due to issues such as stress, anxiety and depression.

Fortunately, the outlook for men with this problem has improved significantly over the last ten years, thanks to the invention of oral impotence medications.

What is impotence?

Impotence, otherwise known as erectile dysfunction, is classified as the inability to achieve or sustain an erection to complete sexual intercourse or sexual activity with a partner. Impotence is seen as taboo for many sufferers, which is why so many men go years without seeking treatment. This is partly due to the sufferer's sense of embarrassment and the lack of awareness about available impotence treatments such as Viagra and Cialis.

What causes erectile dysfunction?

Impotence can be caused by a variety of factors, which can be physical, psychological or due to your daily lifestyle. It's estimated that 75% of all long-term erectile dysfunction cases result directly from physical problems, with psychological and lifestyle factors accounting for most short-term erectile problems.

Men who suffer from physically-induced erectile dysfunction often find that they gradually lose the ability to have an erection. There are a number of causes of physically-induced impotence, which include:

• Diabetes
• Hardening of the arteries
• Heart, liver or kidney problems
• Cerebral or spinal cord injuries
• Abdominal, pelvic or prostate surgery
• High blood pressure or high cholesterol
• Multiple sclerosis or other neurological diseases

Some men who suffer from impotence can still achieve an erection, albeit inconsistently. This is often the result of psychological causes that may include:

• Relationship problems
• Guilt
• Depression
• Sexual boredom
• Routine stress and anxiety
• Exhaustion
• Performance anxiety
• Unresolved sexual orientation

Various lifestyle causes of erectile dysfunction may include:

• Stress
• Smoking
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Obesity
• Recreational medication use

What are the symptoms of impotence?

Erectile dysfunction is defined as the inability to achieve or maintain an erection for the completion of satisfactory intercourse. This could mean that you are unable to get an erection or that you lose your erection before or during penetration. If you experience this problem several times within a short period of time, you would be advised to seek further advice and treatment.

What treatment options are available for erectile dysfunction?

As studies continue, there are more treatments being unveiled to suit the needs of men who suffer from impotence.

Prescription medications

There are five medications currently available for erectile dysfunction: Viagra, Cialis, Cialis Daily, Levitra and Levitra Orodispersible. Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and Levitra Orodispersible should be taken as needed, about 30 minutes before you have sex, while Cialis Daily is taken once a day, every day. Both Viagra and Levitra last for around four hours. Cialis lasts for up to 36 hours, which is why it's often called the "weekend pill". Cialis Daily is taken every day as a low daily dose, and remains consistently in your system.

If you're unsure which medication to choose, you can always ask our doctors for advice. Alternatively, we offer an Impotence Trial Pack, which includes doses of each medication so you can discover which one best suits your body and your lifestyle.

Psychosexual therapy and counselling

If your problem is psychological, then counselling may be a more effective solution than medical treatment. Therapy is a very successful method used in helping to re-establish sexual relationships, especially for couples who have not had sex for a long time.

Vacuum pumps cannot treat erectile dysfunction, but they can help you to enhance your sexual performance if your problem is not serious. These devices have a plastic cylinder and pump which, when used, will help blood to flow to the penis, making it easier to achieve an erection. A tension ring can be used to maintain the erection around the base of the penis once the pump is removed.

A doctor or nurse is required to demonstrate the use of injections as a treatment option. A medication is directly injected into the shaft of the penis to achieve an erection, which usually follows within 15 minutes.

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