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6 Causes Of Impotence In Men

[toc]Impotence in simple terms is described as the inability of a man to perform sexual intercourse. A Man suffering from impotence is unable to achieve and maintain an erection long enough to have sexual relations. This is a cause of great worry and distress for the individual suffering from impotence.

Impotence In Men

Impotence is also one of the main cited reasons for divorce among couples. Impotence not only affects the personal life of an individual but also affects the professional career, as the person is unable to concentrate on his work. Some of the important causes of impotence in men are discussed below.


6 Main Causes of Impotence In Men

Psychological Problems

Stress, anxiety, depression etc., are some of the most common reasons which cause impotence in men. Men are often stressed about not only their professional career but also about their performance in bed. This gives rise to a low self esteem and in some cases depression. Men slowly start looing interest in sex and become detached from their partners, thus leading to a discord in relation to sexual activity and impotence.

Stress

Illness

Various health related issues like diabetes, blood pressure, prolonged illness etc., are some of the main reason responsible for impotence in men. These diseases cause damage to the nerves responsible for transporting blood to and from the penis, thereby resulting in erection problems and leading to inability of men to perform sexual relations.

illness

Prostrate Cancer

Prostrate cancer is another very important cause of men suffering from impotence. Prostrate cancer and its treatment damages and destroys the arteries, tissues, veins etc., which are essential for achieving and maintaining an erection. The drugs used to cure prostrate cancer, also inhibits the testosterone levels in the body, thereby causing impotence in men.

Prostrate Cancer

Hormonal Imbalance

Hormonal imbalance is yet another important cause of impotence. Testosterone is the main sex hormone which is released by the pituitary glands and is responsible for the proper working of the male sex organs. A deficiency in the functioning of these glands cause an imbalance in the level of testosterone in the body, thereby negatively affecting the sex drive and ability to perform in bed.

Testosterone

Injuries and Surgeries

Traumatic and severe injuries of the pelvic region, sex organs, spinal cord etc., can cause an irreparable damage to the tissues of the penis. This further leads to impairment of blood flow in the penis, thereby preventing a man to achieve and sustain an erection for sexual intercourse.

Sometimes, this type of impotence can be cured with time and treatment. However, it is not a surety may result in permanent impotency.

Similarly, a surgery performed in the regions around the genital organs like rectum, prostrate etc., may cause damage to the nerve tissues responsible for blood flow in the penis. This causes the penis to lose its power of becoming erect to perform sex, thereby resulting in impotency.

Surgery

Substance Abuse

Excessive smoking, drinking and drugs may cause the men to suffer from the problems of impotence. Substance abuse results in the damage of the nerves of the central nervous system and the vascular tissues responsible for flow of blood in the penis to become erect. Thereby causing erectile dysfunction, which is one of the main causes of impotence in men.

Smoking

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