Impotence information & resources
Impotence is a wide-ranging problem that can be caused by both emotional and physical difficulties. On the physical side, impotence can be caused by circulatory problems, nervous system disorders, and diabetes. Cigarette smoking, keeping a poor diet, and emotional stress, may exacerbate problems of sexual impotence. Another cause of impotence that may be at the root of erectile dysfunction disorders is related to prescription medications. Several medications have been linked to problems of sexual impotence, or may interfere with the patient's overall sexual health.
Most people are surprised to learn that roughly half of all erectile dysfunction disorders are caused by non-physical factors. Most cases of impotence are caused by problems related to stress and anxiety. One fairly simple way that doctors determine the root cause of impotence is by taking a simple medical history. If the patient is capable of sustaining an erection while asleep or during masturbation then the problem is more than likely psychological and emotional in nature. It's important to note that experiencing one episode of impotence does not necessarily indicate a serious long-term erectile disorder. Rather, it's relatively common for men to experience bouts with impotence, especially as they age. It is estimated that almost 20 percent of men at age 60 will experience bouts of impotence on a fairly regular basis. By age 80, it is estimated that nearly 70 percent of men will experience some form of sexual impotence.
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Dicked Over (Washington City Paper)
"I was very, very, very active sexually," says the 68-year-old. Active, that is, until August 1994, when he had a penile implant installed to treat a rare erectile problem. |
Knowing When to Treat or Let Go (The Lakeland Ledger)
Thirty years ago Forbes Hill of Brooklyn, N.Y., learned he had prostate cancer. At age 50, with a young wife and a fear of the common side effects of treatment - incontinence and impotence - he chose what oncologists call "watchful waiting." For 12 years, Hill was fine. Then in 1990 his PSA count, a measure of cancer activity, began to rise, and... |
Champions Trophy a victim of cricket player power (Times Online)
No tears need be shed for the ICC Champions Trophy, a misnomer of a tournament conceived out of pure greed. Like most things with a solely monetary value, it is a worthless affair. Its postponement, though, illustrates one immutable fact: that cricket is squarely in the era of player power. |
Prevent Early Bald Spots (AskMen)
Like this list? Buzz Up on Yahoo! If there is one non-life threatening medical condition, other than impotence, which all men have a mortal fear of, it is baldness. Hair loss can cause many psychological problems in men, ranging from high stress levels, to low self-esteem and depression. |
Book Review (Princeton Town Topics)
Novelist Philip Roth, who turned 75 in February, and singer-songwriter Randy Newman, who will be 65 in November, both take on aging and illness in their most recent creations. |
Rescue the U.S. from Rome's fate (Vail Trail)
Sometimes things just aren’t as we expect them to be. Last week, on the Pitkin Lake trail, I hiked up a rise, crossed a stream and then walked downhill on the other side. It was weird; streams are supposed to be in valleys, not running along a ridge. |
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