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What Are The Causes Of Impotence?
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Impotence caused by medications; Drug-induced erectile dysfunction
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Various medications and recreational drugs can have an effect on sexual arousal and sexual performance. What causes impotence in one man may not affect another man.
If you think that a medication you are taking is having a negative effect on your sexual performance, discuss the matter with your health care provider. Never stop taking any medication without first...
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Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction: Impotence Causes
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