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Defining impotence/ erectile dysfunction

Impotence or erectile dysfunction is defined as the inability to achieve or sustain an erection that’s hard enough or lasts long enough to complete sexual intercourse or another chosen sexual activity. Impotence is now more commonly known as erectile dysfunction (ED).

Impotence is a symptom not a disease, however Impotence is one of the most feared words for men, is the inability to have, or maintain, an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Impotence can be caused by physical and psychological reasons, for example: Stress, anxiety and nervousness, problems in relationships, poor health drinking too much alcohol, some medications, some operations & low levels of the male hormone testosterone.
Many of these males feel that the new treatments for erection difficulty (formerly known as impotence or impotency) have transformed their lives and improved their relationships.

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Defining impotence/ erectile dysfunction

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