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Impotence treatment

Impotence - what is it?

Impotence, or erectile dysfunction, is defined as the consistent or recurrent inability to attain or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity.

Impotence - how common is it?

It's thought that at least 10% of the adult male population in the UK experience impotence. This suggests that there are between two and three million men in the UK who have problems getting or maintaining erections. Impotence is much more common in older men and impotence becomes especially common in men over 50.

Impotence - what's the cause?

Impotence tends to be a symptom not a cause. What that means is that impotence is a sign that something else is going on. The underlying cause of impotence can be psychological or physical, or commonly a combination of both psychological and physical factors.

Impotence - what makes it more likely?

Impotence is more likely in men who have diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiovascular disease (heart disease), hyperlipidaemia (high cholesterol levels), pelvic or prostate surgery, certain neurological diseases or mental health problems (e.g. depression) and probably smoking. Impotence may also be a side effect of both prescribed and recreational drug use; indeed some of the drugs prescribed to treat the conditions mentioned above may contribute to a man’s impotence.

Impotence - what types of treatment are there?

A doctor will normally treat impotence by prescribing erectogenic (erection inducing) drugs. Some of these impotence treatment might be oral (taken by mouth), some aren't oral. However, because impotence tends to be a symptom of a potentially more serious underlying condition, it's essential that the patient also investigates the underlying condition as this is often the best 'cure' of the impotence.

Impotence - what oral treatments are there?

The oral treatments currently prescribed for impotence include Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. If you are considering taking Viagra, Cialis or Levitra, it is essential that you also investigate the underlying cause of your impotence. In particular, you should consider modifying the various lifestyle factors (e.g. lose weight, drink less and do more exercise).

Viagra - what is Viagra's scientific name?

Viagra is also known as sildenafil citrate.

Cialis - what is Cialis's scientific name?

Cialis is also known as tadalafil.

Levitra - what is Levitra's scientific name?

Levitra is also known as vardenafil.

How do Viagra, Cialis and Levitra work?

Viagra, Cialis and Levitra work by increasing blood flow into the erectile tissue in the penis when the man is sexually stimulated. How a particular man responds to Viagra, Cialis and Levitra very much depends upon the underlying cause of his impotence, the severity of the underlying disease and the degree of sexual stimulation.

Can Viagra, Cialis and Levitra work without stimulation?

No. Viagra, Cialis and Levitra can only work if the man is sexually stimulated. Viagra, Cialis and Levitra do not work as an aphrodisiac.

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