Treating Impotence

Jul 28, 09 Treating Impotence

Posted by Doc in Impotence treatment

If you have Impotence, you should contact your doctor or urologist and schedule an appointment immediately to perhaps prevent this temporary problem from becoming completely permanent. A physician should be able to find the source of the problem through tests and a personal interview of the patient to find out a full medical...

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Impotence and Bicycling

Feb 22, 09 Impotence and Bicycling

Posted by Doc in Impotence causes

Cycling and Impotence How does bicycling lead Impotence? Prolonged pressure on the tissues of the perineum (the area of the groin between the penis and anus) can damage blood vessels and nerves which are needed for an erection. In short, the area right behind your testicles can be squeezed too much while riding a bike for prolonged...

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Impotence and Smoking

Feb 22, 09 Impotence and Smoking

Posted by Doc in Impotence causes

Much in the same manner that heart disease is caused by smoking, impotence can also be caused by these harmful effects. Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, can narrow the smaller blood vessels leading to the penis. In addition, nicotine makes blood vessels within the penis become narrower making it more and more difficult...

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Impotence and prostate surgery

Feb 22, 09 Impotence and prostate surgery

Posted by Doc in Impotence causes

Impotence & Radical Prostatectomy Impotence is common after a prostatectomy. Urologists, if possible, will attempt to perform nerve sparing surgery in an attempt to reduce impotence in patients. However, this is not always possible, and the risks can be high. In the medical industry, there has been some debate whether a surgery...

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Psychological Impotence

Feb 13, 09 Psychological Impotence

Posted by Doc in Impotence causes

Psychological factors can cause impotence. Attributed psychological factors include: stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, low self-esteem, and fear of sexual failure. The treatment of psychologically based impotence involves techniques that help to decrease the anxiety which is associated with intercourse. The partner of a patient...

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