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Apr 02, 2018 - 03:59 PM
Erectile dysfunction or (Impotence) is the inability to achieve or maintain an adequate erection frequently or regularly.
It is important to understand that one episode of decreased ability for erection does not mean someone is impotent.
You should feel free to speak to your doctor about your sexual activity. It is a normal part of health, and physicians are trained to discuss, evaluate and treat, when necessary, these issues. A doctor can evaluate each individual to assess potential causes for impotence and determine the proper treatment, if any, that is needed.
For example, in many younger patients, impotence is due to the use of medications. Most often, discontinuation of those drugs returns sexual function to normal. In older patients, vascular disease, neurologic disease, and medications are common reasons for impotence.
Certain conditions are more frequently associated with impotence. Up to 25-50% of men with diabetes will have some degree of erectile dysfunction. In some cases, stress, fear and other feelings can lead to trouble developing an erection.
Although most, if not all men find this to be an embarrassing topic, you should talk with your doctor to future discuss your options.
It is important to understand that one episode of decreased ability for erection does not mean someone is impotent.
You should feel free to speak to your doctor about your sexual activity. It is a normal part of health, and physicians are trained to discuss, evaluate and treat, when necessary, these issues. A doctor can evaluate each individual to assess potential causes for impotence and determine the proper treatment, if any, that is needed.
For example, in many younger patients, impotence is due to the use of medications. Most often, discontinuation of those drugs returns sexual function to normal. In older patients, vascular disease, neurologic disease, and medications are common reasons for impotence.
Certain conditions are more frequently associated with impotence. Up to 25-50% of men with diabetes will have some degree of erectile dysfunction. In some cases, stress, fear and other feelings can lead to trouble developing an erection.
Although most, if not all men find this to be an embarrassing topic, you should talk with your doctor to future discuss your options.
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