What is impotence?

Impotence is commonly known as erectile dysfunction. It is defined as the inability to achieve or maintain a firm erection for a sufficient period of time to complete satisfactory sexual intercourse. Men of any age can suffer from impotence, and it is the most common male sexual dysfunction.

Impotence, or erectile dysfunction (ED), can be caused by physical problems or psychological issues and can affect men of all ages, although it tends to affect older men more. Impotence can have a devastating affect on a couple’s sex life as it can bring about a complete loss of self confidence, for both partners.  Fortunately, it is now possible to treat impotence discretely with prescription medicines, so it’s much easier to enjoy a fulfilling sex life, even if you have been suffering from ED for years. 

There are several prescription medications available to treat your impotence problem. Due to the various medical options that are available, it is always wise to seek advice from your doctor to determine the most suitable treatment for you. You should always seek a valid prescription for your impotence treatment. Below is a brief summary of the various prescription-only impotence treatments that are available:

What causes impotence?

Impotence can be caused by either physiological or psychological reasons; your doctor will be able to determine which applies to you and can diagnose a treatment after a full medical examination and consultation.

You could suffer from erectile dysfunction because of a number of psychological pressures and strains such as anxiety, stress, depression, guilt, low self esteem and worries about your sexual performance.

If you suffer from certain medical conditions, such as kidney disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease or alcoholism you may also be prone to experiencing erectile dysfunction. Physical injury to your penis may also cause impotence, such as penile surgical procedures for prostate enlargement or bladder cancer treatments. Often these can damage the tissues in your penis including your nerves, arteries, muscles or fibrous tissues.

You may suffer from erectile dysfunction as a result of taking certain medicines such as blood pressure pills or anti-depressants. Smokers are also more at risk of suffering from male impotence.

Male impotence treatment

Prescription pills created for the treatment of male impotence have soared in popularity ever since Viagra became available. Viagra is regularly prescribed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and has created a demand for other successful impotence drugs such as Cialis and Levitra.

If you suffer from erectile dysfunction you should consult your doctor about prescription treatment. He or she will be able to make a more informed decision about what medication is the most suitable to treat your condition. If you are unable to discuss your condition with your GP there are a number of online clinics that allow you to submit your medical details for an online consultation. This consultation will be examined by a registered doctor who will check and administer a prescription if they feel an impotence treatment could safely benefit you.

An online consultation, however, cannot replace the value of a face-to-face consultation with your doctor.