Male impotence/erectile dysfunction

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Impotence means not being capable of getting or keeping an erection firm enough for penetrative sex. Due to the sensitive nature of the disorder a large number of sufferers will always feel too embarrassed or afraid to admit to it, but nowadays there are treatments at hand to help men put their erection problems behind them for good. For those men who acknowledge their condition and want to explore the available options, treatment by way of a tablet, counselling, or self-help techniques is often the next step. But if it all sounds so simple, why on earth does it happen in the first place?

Impotence – understanding the causes

It's true that erection problems are more prevalent in older men however impotence can strike at any age. Sexually inexperienced men in their late teens or early twenties can encounter nerves before the big event. If the anxiety can not be controlled the problem is likely to persist throughout a man's life.

Stress and depression interferes with the flow of signals sent to and from the brain. During arousal some of these messages that instigate the chain of events leading to an erection may not be properly received or given out.

Nicotine, alcohol and narcotics, when consumed in excess, all impact on how the penis functions. This can explain why men who drink too much before sex complain of erection problems. In addition, physical injury and conditions, including diabetes may also prevent a man getting an erection firm enough for penetrative sex.

Taking the next step towards a healthy sex life

Make an appointment with your doctor and be clear on when and under what circumstances the problem sets in. By identifying the cause(s) of your condition, the doctor can recommend treatment. A doctor may examine you to see if there are any physical causes, such as diabetes.

Alternatively, you may be referred to a therapist or counsellor as part of a long-term treatment plan. This is of a greater benefit to patients suffering from psychologically induced erection problems or those who prefer not to use medicines.

Branded impotence tablets are prescribed to thousands of men each year. They have an immediate effect but there is always a small risk of side effects, which is why only a doctor can prescribe the treatment and a patient must be aged 18 or above.

Using medication to treat impotence

Most men generally respond well to medicinal treatment providing the dosage is followed correctly. The average length of time for a tablet to begin working is 30-60 minutes, the life-expectancy is 4-5 hours. These metrics may differ from user to the next because of reasons such as health, food intake or alcohol consumption. Certain groups of people may not be approved medicinal treatment by a doctor on the basis of:

• Severe heart disorders or severe heart failure
• Recent heart attack or stroke
• Low blood pressure
• Severely decreased liver function
• Hereditary degeneration of the back of the eyeball
• Rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance

How to take an impotence tablet

Don't be led to believe that an impotence tablet will give you an erection for hours on end; it will only take effect during arousal. Furthermore, your erection will go away after sex, it will not remain for the entire duration for which the tablet remains active in your body.

The effects of the active ingredient within impotence tablets make the body capable of pushing more blood flow to the penis. As this happens, the penis will harden and an erection occurs.

Because impotence tablets work in same way, the rules for users vary rarely change, regardless of the treatment. Use 30-60 minutes before sex; with or without water; and avoid fatty meals prior to treatment. Do not to exceed the specified dosage.