Q1. What is impotence?
A1. Impotence or erectile dysfunction is an inability to get or sustain an erection. This results in poor sexual performance and a failure to achieve penetrative sex. This is a very common condition which affects most men at some time in their life. Around 1 in 10 men experience erectile dysfunction.
FAQ:
- What is impotence?
- Is my age an important factor in impotence?
- What causes impotence?
- Can stress cause impotence?
- Is impotence a temporary problem?
- I am unable to get an erection but feel embarrassed about discussing this with my GP: what can I do?
- There are problems in our relationship as a result of my impotence: what should we do?
- Why is impotence a risk factor for heart disease?
- What treatment options are there for impotence?
- How does Viagra work?
- Are there any side effects from taking Viagra?
- Is it a good idea to buy impotence medication online?
- Is there an alternative to medication for impotence?
- Can I be treated for impotence on the NHS?
- Would a mechanical aid such as a penis pump help my impotence?
- Can surgery cure impotence?
- Do aphrodisiacs help?
- My GP has recommended counselling for my impotence, will this help?
- Are there any steps I can take to treat my impotence?
- Is impotence preventable?
Impotence Guide
- Impotence Intro
- How an erection occurs
- What is impotence?
- Causes of impotence
- Physical causes of impotence
- Anatomical conditions
- Hormonal conditions
- Neurogenic conditions
- Vasculogenic condition
- Medicinal causes of erectile dysfunction
- Psychological causes of impotence
- Other causes of impotence
- Symptoms of impotence
- Complications of impotence
- Diagnosing impotence
- Treating impotence
- Paying for impotence treatment
- Medication
- Sildenafil (Viagra)
- Tadalafil (Cialis)
- Vardenafil (Levitra)
- MUSE (Alprostadil)
- Viridal Duo (Alprostadil)
- Self-help
- Hormone therapy
- Counselling
- Cognitive behavioural counselling
- Psychosexual counselling
- Surgery
- Penile revascularisation
- Penis implants
- Mechanical aids
- Complimentary therapy
- Preventing impotence
- Impotence FAQs
- Glossary