Impotence information & resources

Impotence is a wide-ranging problem that can be caused by both emotional and physical difficulties. On the physical side, impotence can be caused by circulatory problems, nervous system disorders, and diabetes. Cigarette smoking, keeping a poor diet, and emotional stress, may exacerbate problems of sexual impotence. Another cause of impotence that may be at the root of erectile dysfunction disorders is related to prescription medications. Several medications have been linked to problems of sexual impotence, or may interfere with the patient's overall sexual health.

Most people are surprised to learn that roughly half of all erectile dysfunction disorders are caused by non-physical factors. Most cases of impotence are caused by problems related to stress and anxiety. One fairly simple way that doctors determine the root cause of impotence is by taking a simple medical history. If the patient is capable of sustaining an erection while asleep or during masturbation then the problem is more than likely psychological and emotional in nature. It's important to note that experiencing one episode of impotence does not necessarily indicate a serious long-term erectile disorder. Rather, it's relatively common for men to experience bouts with impotence, especially as they age. It is estimated that almost 20 percent of men at age 60 will experience bouts of impotence on a fairly regular basis. By age 80, it is estimated that nearly 70 percent of men will experience some form of sexual impotence.
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Dr Crippen: On the problem with prostate cancer screening - The Guardian

Earthtimes (press release)

Dr Crippen: On the problem with prostate cancer screening
The Guardian
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Alternative to Statins Shows Promise - BusinessWeek

Alternative to Statins Shows Promise
BusinessWeek
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Impotence, power and human nature - Irish Times (blog)

Impotence, power and human nature
Irish Times (blog)
Consider the following possibility: that what we are oppressed by is not power, but impotence; that one key reason why the presidents of large corporations ...

Some question prostate test advisory - The News Journal

MiamiHerald.com

Some question prostate test advisory
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Puzzled by BOJ policy moves? Watch the yen - Reuters

Puzzled by BOJ policy moves? Watch the yen
Reuters
In many ways the approach says much about impotence of the Japanese policymakers to stem the country's economic decline. Burdened by debt approaching 200 ...

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Stalemate in Zimbabwe An early election? - Economist

Economist

Stalemate in Zimbabwe An early election?
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Now, as if to underline Mr Tsvangirai's impotence, Mr Mugabe has unilaterally stripped several MDC ministers of their powers, transferring them to ZANU-PF ...

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Man Likely To Be Impotent After Failing To Treat His Erection - UKMedix Health News

UKMedix Health News

Man Likely To Be Impotent After Failing To Treat His Erection
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A report from the Times of India claims that a man who suffered from an extended bout of Priapism could now be facing permanent erectile dysfunction. ...

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Day of shame for Indian Parliament - GulfNews

Day of shame for Indian Parliament
GulfNews
The proceedings revealed the impotence of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government; the fragile support of its allies whose protest in the Rajya ...

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Impotence Cure – Cheerleaders
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Crackdown on Iran's nuclear weapons program is overdue - The Hill

Reuters

Crackdown on Iran's nuclear weapons program is overdue
The Hill
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