Impotence

Impotence, sometimes known as erectile dysfunction (ED), is the inability to maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual performance.

An erection is the result of blood entering and being retained in spongy bodies in the penis, and is caused by sexual arousal, which causes the brain to send signals through the nerves that activate muscles in the pelvis.

Impotence is the condition of being unable to maintain an erection even when sexually aroused.

There are many causes for impotence, the most significant of which are cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Other causes include the side effects of certain drugs, hormonal deficiencies, and neurological disorders.

Treatments for impotence either address the underlying cause of the impotence, or attempt to treat the symptoms.

Natural Cures for Impotence

Viagra

Viagra is a prescription drug that is probably the most popular treatment in the world for impotence.

Developed by the drug company Pfizer, this drug helps to inhibit an enzyme that regulates blood flow in the penis, thus allowing a man to maintain an erection for much longer periods of time.

A consultation with your doctor should be enough to obtain a prescription for this drug if you are having problems with impotence.

No Alcohol

Drinking alcohol can severely impair a man’s ability to achieve and maintain an erection, as it causes the reduced reactions in the nervous system.

Before having sex, make sure you do not consume alcoholic drinks or, if you need to, drink as little as possible.

Stop Smoking

Studies have shown that smoking causes blockages in the blood vessels of the penis, thus preventing the proper flow of blood into the penis and making erection difficult to achieve.

While choosing to quit smoking will not reverse the damage already done, it will prevent the damage from worsening.

Check your Prescription Medications

A leading cause of impotence is a side effect from taking certain drugs.

If you are currently taking any prescription drugs, you should read the instructions and details carefully to see if there is the possibility that a particular drug might cause impotence.

If that is the case, then simply stop taking that drug and the impotence should disappear on its own.

Get Help

If you find that your impotence has no obvious cause, and yet the problem persists, you should not be afraid to seek medical help.

This is not a problem that you should be ashamed of, and many men around the world suffer from the same condition.

Your doctor will be able to help you diagnose the problem, determine the cause, and suggest a course of treatment.