So, what causes impotence? I hear you ask. Well, damage to arteries, muscles, and other tissues, possibly because of disease, is probably the most common reason for impotence. Anything that impedes the blood flow in the penis can cause impotence. Another cause of erectile problems is prescription drugs, with more than 250 variants held to blame.
A lot of males with diabetes have no sexual problems, but this is one illness that can cause impotence. Back injuries, especially if they involve the vertebral column have also been known to cause impotence. About 50% of men who are treated for prostate cancer will experience some degree of impotence, albeit just temporarily.
In some cases, the cause is mainly psychological; in others it is physical. Chronic stress caused by job, financial or marriage problems can also be the reason behind impotence and your doctor may ask you to take a test for depression, which is a known cause of impotence. Incidentally, hormonal problems are not usually the cause of impotence.
As for fixing this problem, the best treatment for you personally will depend on the cause of your impotence. In recent years there have been a lot of advances in the treatment of impotence, and lots of men have been treated effectively. In the past, the usual treatment for impotence was a penile implant or extended psychotherapy, but things have moved on a bit now.
Oral drugs like the most famous one ?Viagra? have revolutionized the treatment of impotence; but the problem is these impotence pills do not work for everyone. Also ask your doctor or medical advisor about ?Levitra? which is another new erectile dysfunction treatment pill that does a similar job to ?Viagra? in the treatment of impotence. The good news is there is a lot of help out there. Have a look at the site link below for a wealth of information on this subject.
