- Find
- Resources
Man Impotence
- Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
What Is It?
Impotence means that a man's penis doesn't get hard enough to have sexual intercourse. The man cannot get or maintain an erection. The medical term is erectile dysfunction. This condition affects approximately 30 million men in the United States. Erectile dysfunction is not the same as premature ejaculation, which is ejaculating within 1 minute after initiation of intercourse.
The major causes of erectile dysfunction include:
-
Vascular (blood vessel) disease - Erections...
More information on "Man Impotence"
From Our Experts
Is there Life after Impotence?
This is not an indelicate question; it’s an important one. For those who receive any of the three major treatments for prostate cancer... Read more »
Can Zantac deplete a man's sex drive? Find that out and more
1. Can Tagamet cause mouth sores? While there are many reported side effects of Tagamet, mouth sores is not one of them. The most common... Read more »
From Our Sources
Money, Job Stress Linked to Impotence in Young Men
Researchers say job and money-related stress is causing health problems in young Americans. A survey revealed that 78 percent of doctors said they'd... Read more »
"Lovelight" therapy may treat impotence
Treating men to a burst of bright light for thirty minutes every morning may help improve sexual dysfunction, a new study suggests. Researchers... Read more »
Drugs that may cause impotence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Impotence caused by medications; Drug-induced erectile dysfunction Information Various medications and... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction (impotence) Prognosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many physical and psychological situations can cause erectile dysfunction, and brief periods of ED are normal. Every man experiences erectile... Read more »
Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Erectile dysfunction (ED), also called impotence, is characterized by a man's inability to have an erection hard enough to have sex or to keep an... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
