Posted by Amal,
Impotence, which is also commonly known as erectile dysfunction, can affect sexually active men of all ages and from all walks of life. In younger men the inability to produce an erection or sustain it long enough is often due to anxiety, while in older and middle aged men it is usually caused by various physical conditions. Despite what most people believe, only 1/3 of the recorded cases are results of psychological disorders and conditions and these are actually the cases that are typically very easy to treat. Treatment for impotence can vary greatly. This disorder is so wide spread that many medical authors claim that close to 10% of all men will suffer from erectile dysfunction problems at some period of their lives. Under normal circumstances, an erection is achieved in almost mechanical way – the brain sends signals to the nerves in the genital area, blood flows to the penile tissues and an erection is achieved. When this chain of processes is disrupted, an erection cannot be obtained at all or does not last long enough. Most often this is associated with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hormonal insufficiencies, neurological disorders or it is a side effect of some medications.