Impotence And Depression Linked : Successful treatment of erectile dysfunction in depressed men can lead to marked improvement in depression. Depression and erectile dysfunction are highly prevalent and frequently coexisting conditions in middle-aged and elderly men. Erectile problems affect more than 30 million men in the United States alone, according to the American Foundation for Urologic Disease. Erectile dysfunction increases progressively with age and men with cardiovascular risk factors are particularly susceptible. A study has found a strong correlation between change in erectile dysfunction and change in depressive symptoms - did not determine whether the depression caused erectile dysfunction, or erectile dysfunction caused the depression. The study suggests that depression can be a consequence of erectile dysfunction in some men.

Impotence Can Be Symptom Of Serious Illness : Erectile dysfunction (impotence), is no longer the taboo topic it once was, perhaps due to Viagra, the first oral drug for this condition. Whilst new drugs like Viagra have raised awareness of impotence, it is important for men to understand that impotence may be a symptom of other illnesses. Impotence can be the first sign of serious illnesses including diabetes; high blood pressure; kidney, liver or hormonal disorders; or coronary artery disease. Men with concerns about impotence should ask their doctor about treatment options which include; Oral medications: As well as Viagra, a second medication was approved by the FDA in 2003 and another is expected to be available by the end of the year. Injected drugs: Men can inject drugs into the penis to enhance blood flow. Self-administered intraurethral therapy: This involves using a small applicator to insert a tiny pellet of medicine into the urethra. Vacuum devices: These devices are a hollow plastic tube which is placed over the penis and pumped to create a vacuum that pulls blood into the penis. Surgical options: These are usually considered if other treatments aren't working. Semirigid rods or inflatable devices may be surgically implanted.

Viagra and Your Relationship: Previously taboo men's medical issues such as erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer are now regularly in the headlines. Men are beginning to pay attention to the physical problems that can cause loss of life—or loss of sexual function. Viagra® has been demonstrated to be effective for both physical and psychological causes of erectile failure. Nevertheless, the longer the sexual dysfunction has been going on, the less likely it is that you and your partner will return to your previous level of functioning. Over time, both of you have accommodated to the lack of erection. Unfortunately, many couples, especially where communication about sex is lacking, drift toward the complete termination of sexual relations. So, now you can enhance your erection with a pill, but it will not increase either your sexual desire (libido) or the receptivity of your partner. In fact, if someone surreptitiously slipped the drug into your drink, you would probably notice nothing at all without sexual stimulation. If sexual activity is not initiated, there will be no physical response of erection. There will be no psychic sense of having taken a drug, no feeling of getting "high." There will be no mood alteration. How will this new ability to get an erection affect other factors in your relationship? I expect it will have great impact. Some men do not initiate sex because they fear they will fail to get a really firm erection. If Viagra® gives confidence and better erections to men who occasionally get nervous or have occasional erectile problems, it may mean a more satisfying sex life overall. My concern is not with the ability of a drug to help you overcome erectile dysfunction. Anything that works! My concern is that it may be perceived as a cure-all. But what real impacts will it have, and will it actually have far reaching effects beyond helping you attain erection? Will it decrease the divorce rate? (Do women really leave their husbands because they no longer have the sexual energy of a twenty-year-old?) My experience demonstrates that the number one reason why couples break up is definitely not a man's lack of ability to achieve an erection. Both men and women need to understand that the normal aging process results in changes to our sexual functioning, which can lead to anxiety and erection problems.

Impotency causes and solutions : There are an estimated twenty million men in the United States who suffer from impotency at some time in their lives. Impotency is also known as Erectile Dysfunction, or ED for short. It is defined as the inability to achieve or sustain an erection of the penis in order to have sexual intercourse. It doesn't matter what age or race a man is, as impotency happens because of a number of reasons. The usual reasons a man many experience a bout of impotency may include mental stress, physical stress, excessive consumption of alcohol, excessive use of tobacco, fatigue, mental anguish concerning sexual performance, or depression. Another cause of temporary impotency can be a negative side effect from a prescribed medication which the man is currently taking. These types of impotency are usually temporary and end when the cause is found and remedied. If, however, the period of impotency extends beyond a reasonable length of time, a visit to the doctor or healthcare professional is needed. There are many more-serious physical causes of impotency which may include, but are not limited to--diabetes, kidney disease, and a hormonal imbalance. The patient's doctor or healthcare professional will undoubtedly ask some questions about a man's sexual history so that he can properly diagnose the cause of the problem. The patient may possibly be run through a complete medical examination which may include some simple tests. A change of a prescription medicine may be in order if that is found to be causing the impotency problem. Or, if a hormonal imbalance is found, medication can be prescribed in order to successfully treat this problem. There are a number of other medical remedies for men today who suffer from impotency which can be used to alleviate this aggravating problem, also. As for the physical causes of impotency, most men can help to significantly decrease the risk of suffering from this problem by avoiding excessive tobacco use, excessive amounts of alcohol, and abstaining from illegal drug use. Men should try to follow a healthy diet which consists of plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole-grain bread products, and plenty of protein from sources such as lean red meat, milk, yogurt, and cheeses. Another important part of the problems of sexual impotency is the man having an open, honest communication with his spouse or sexual partner. Even though impotency can cause a deep effect on a man's ego, and cause him to have feelings of shame and embarrassment, communication is an essential factor in the healing process. Every man needs to effectively communicate these feelings to his spouse or sexual partner. This openness and honesty will not only enable the spouse or sexual partner to better understand the man's feelings, but it will also enable both the man and his spouse or sexual partner to understand what the problem is and why there is a lack of sexual intimacy existing between them. The man may choose to have his spouse or sexual partner with him when he visits the doctor's office. In conclusion, there can be many causes, both mental and physical, for male sexual impotency. But, a man does not need to suffer with this problem as there are many different medications as well as medical remedies available today to alleviate this problem.