Impotence is a common complaint among men, but the good news is that the prognosis is great and there are now a multitude of products on the market that can help men achieve and maintain an erection. Erectile dysfunction occurs when a man is unable to get enough of an erection to have satisfactory sexual intercourse.

Erectile dysfunction can occur in every male age group, from teenagers and younger men to men older than 70. In younger men the causes may stem from anxiety that a pregnancy may occur if they don’t use condoms – and when they do use a condom, the act of putting it on decreases their sexual arousal.

Older men may experience erectile dysfunction because of psychological reasons, but more than likely, they’re suffering from a physical problem such as diabetes or blood flow restrictions. Some older men may have difficulties such as stress from work, guilt from having a previous relationship or working too much. Difficulty in achieving an erection also contributes to stress and affects the man’s self esteem, which compounds the problem.

Although rare, male hormone deficiency such as under active thyroid (hypothyroidism) and hypogonadism can lead to insufficient testosterone hormone production. Low testosterone can affect the man’s sex drive as well as lead to complications such as erectile dysfunction.

Obese men may also have a problem with erectile dysfunction because of poor physical condition and the act of achieving and keeping an adequate erection may be physically and emotionally exhausting.

Treatments for male impotence come in all forms and the one you choose should depend on the diagnosis and recommendations of your doctor.

Today, the most popular treatments for common causes of erectile dysfunction include oral medications that can be taken a few hours before sex. These include viagra, cialis, and levitra. Occassionally behavioral therapy may be needed to help overcome the anxiety associated trying to achieve an erection,  especially if the man does not have a physical explanation for his erectile dysfunction. The oral medications are not without potential side effects such as headache and dizziness.

New impotency treatments are being explored such as treatments that stimulate the “sex” area of the brain, rather than relaxing the arteries that allow blood to flow to the penis.

Herbal treatments are also popular aids to enhancing a man’s sexual performance; however, may not be that effective if the erectile dysfunction has been present for an extended period of time.

Herbs such as Catuaba, Ginseng and Mucuna are often ingredients in over-the-counter products that claim to increase a man’s sexual libido. The downside of the herbal products is that they may take several days to become effective. Some have also been found to raise your heart rate, cause heart rhythm problems,  and elevate blood pressure.

Sexual enhancements such as “vacuum penis pumps,” penis implants and penis rings can also help with male impotency, but should be used with caution and after consulting with your health care provider.

As publicity about new and innovative erectile dysfunction treatments increase, more men are seeking treatment, realizing they’re not alone in this difficulty that’s sometimes hard to talk about. It is frequently the primary reason many men come to see the doctor, but the last thing that is brought up during the office visit.

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