Impotence

Introduction: Impotence

Impotence or "erectile dysfunction" is the inability to attain or sustain an erection for long enough for sexual activity. About 70% of cases of impotence are actually caused by an underlying disease, such as diabetes or kidney disease, rather than a mental or physical problem. Secondary impotence from various drugs and medications is common. Physical damage from injury or surgery is another common cause of impotence. Psychological causes of impotence are estimated to be only 10-20% of cases. Although psychological aspects such as anxiety and fear of sexual failure are commonly associated with impotence, they are not usually the real case, but are a reaction to having impotence.

Symptoms of Impotence

• Impotence
• Inability to attain an erection
• Inability to sustain an erection

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Medical Textbooks Online about Impotence

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic Tests for Impotence

• Physical exam
• Blood counts
• Urinalysis
• Lipid profile
• Creatinine test

See full list of 9 diagnostic tests for Impotence

Wrongly Diagnosed with Impotence?

• Misdiagnosis of Impotence
• Underlying causes of Impotence (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Causes of Impotence

• Various hormonal or metabolic diseases can lead to impotence:
  • Kidney disease
  • Alcoholism
  • Liver disease
  • Hormonal abnormalities

See full list of 57 causes of Impotence

More information about causes of Impotence:

• Medications, drugs, or substances causing Impotence (414 listings)
• Underlying causes of Impotence
• Impotence as a complication caused by other conditions
• Impotence as a symptom
• Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Impotence
• Cause statistics for Impotence

Treatments for Impotence

• Discontinuing medications possibly causing impotence
• Treating an underlying systemic disease if found
• Psychotherapy
  • Counselling
  • Behavior modifications

See full list of 26 treatments for Impotence

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Prognosis for Impotence

Prognosis for Impotence: Impotence is treatable in all age groups, and awareness of this fact has been growing. More men have been seeking help and returning to near-normal sexual activity because of improved, successful treatments for impotence. (Source: excerpt from Impotence: NIDDK)

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Reseach about Impotence

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Clinical Trials for Impotence

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Impotence include:

• Evaluate the Effects of GPI 1485 on Erectile Function Following Bilateral Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - GPI 1485
• Effect of Sildenafil on Endothelial Function - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Viagra
• Improvement of Erectile Dysfunction by Fluvastatin in Patients With Cardiovascular Risk Factors - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Fluvastatin-sodium
• Mild To Moderate Erectile Dysfunction Study - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) 100 mg
• Assessment of Onset, Safety & Toleration of UK-369,003 in Male Erectile Dysfunction - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - UK-369,003

See full list of 44 Clinical Trials for Impotence

Statistics for Impotence

• Medical statistics for Impotence
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Impotence
• Death and Mortality statistics for Impotence
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Types of Impotence

• Psychogenic impotence

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Article Excerpts about Impotence

Impotence is a consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Medical professionals often use the term "erectile dysfunction" to describe this disorder and to differentiate it from other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse, such as lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation and orgasm. (Source: excerpt from Impotence: NIDDK)

Definitions of Impotence:

The inability to perform sexual intercourse. - (Source - Diseases Database)

An inability (usually of a male) to copulate - (Source - WordNet 2.1)