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Impotence is also called "erectile dysfunction." Find out how much you know about the causes and treatment of impotence.
What is the primary cause of impotence?
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Vascular problems account for the majority of cases and can be caused by diseases such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease, according to the American Urological Association (AUA).
What percentage of men are impotent at age 40?
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More men experience impotence as they age, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
Impotence is defined as difficulty achieving or maintaining which of these?
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Orgasm and ejaculation are separate physical processes.
Fear, anxiety, guilt or low self-esteem contribute how much to this problem?
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But emotional and psychological issues usually are secondary factors that occur after impotence is experienced, the NIDDK says.
Medication has become the first choice of therapy. Medication will improve which percentage of impotence cases?
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The medications usually prescribed are known as phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE-5), according to the AUA.
What other treatment options are available?
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Oral testosterone may help. Some drugs can be injected or inflatable pumps can be implanted.
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