Impotence
Impotence: Introduction
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. ...more »
Impotence: Misdiagnosis
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 ...more »
Symptoms of Impotence
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Treatments for Impotence
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Impotence?
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Types of Impotence
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Diagnostic Tests for Impotence
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Impotence: Complications
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Causes of Impotence
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Disease Topics Related To Impotence
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Medical Textbooks Online about Impotence
Medical Books Excerpts
- IMPOTENCE
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- IMPOTENCE
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Impotence
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Impotence
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Impotence
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Impotence
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Impotence
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- IMPOTENCE
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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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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Clinical Trials for Impotence
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and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Impotence include:
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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)
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