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IMPOTENCE . Fact Sheet: Michelle Branch Slide Show: Domonique Lindsay Presenter: Sabrina Belasco. Definition. Impotence is a when a man is unable to or retain an erection during intercourse Also referred to as an erectile dysfunction . Causes. Impotence can be caused by problem with:
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IMPOTENCE Fact Sheet: Michelle Branch Slide Show: Domonique Lindsay Presenter: Sabrina Belasco
Definition • Impotence is a when a man is unable to or retain an erection during intercourse • Also referred to as an erectile dysfunction
Causes • Impotence can be caused by problem with: • Brain • Hormones • Emotions • Nerves • Muscles • Blood vessels • Impotence can be caused by: • Stress • Anxiety • Obesity • Diabetes
Symptoms • Symptoms can include: • Trouble getting an erection • Trouble keeping an erection • Reduced sexual desire
Prevention • Prevention can include • Quit smoking • Weight loss • Drug and alcohol treatment • Treatment for relationship problems
Treatment • There are several different treatments for impotence • Oral medications such as: • Sildenafil (Viagra) • Tadalafil(Cialis) • Vardenafil(Levitra, Staxyn) • Alprostadil Self Injection • A needle is used to inject alprostadil into the side or base of the penis • Testosterone replacement • Penis pump • Penile implants
Cure • Doctors can create a course of action to help with this problem
Work Cited • http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/erectile-dysfunction/basics/definition/con-20034244