Impotence is also called erectile dysfunction. Find out how much you know about what causes impotence and how it’s treated.
1. What is the most common cause of impotence?
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Vascular problems are the most common cause. These problems can be caused by high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease, according to the American Urological Association.
2. How many people assigned male at birth are impotent at age 40?
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Impotence is more common as you get older, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
3. Impotence means having problems getting or maintaining which of these?
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Orgasm and ejaculation are 2 different physical processes.
4. Which of these can help cause impotence?
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Fear, anxiety, guilt, and low self-esteem can make up 80% of the problem. Emotional and psychological issues often add to the problem after impotence first happens, the NIDDK says.
5. What treatment choices are available?
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Oral medicines such as sildenafil (Viagra) may be prescribed. Vacuum devices, bendable rigid implants, and inflatable pumps can help some people with erectile dysfunction.
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Author: Floria, Barbara
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