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Impotence |
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Impotence is a condition, where the achievement of a normal erection fails. This disease affects many millions of American men. Erectile dysfunction increases with age, and normal age is not the culprit. Other problems other than aging that are associated with impotence seems to be the gradual development of diseases that damage the nerves and blood vessels; hypertension, diabetes; and atherosclerosis. High cholesterol levels and smoking are also important risk factors because they bring damage to the arteries as well. The medications that are used to treat chronic illnesses also may lead to impotence. Surgical removal of bladder or rectum; pelvic radiotherapy may also contribute to this medical condition. Overweight men are about 50% more likely to be impotent than a man who is in good shape. The effect of alcohol is more complex; a man who averages one or two drinks a day is about 35% less likely to be impotent than a nondrinker, but men who drink more are at higher risk. You should exercise, stay lean and drink a little to improve your sex life. There is also however the question of protecting arteries. In terms of erectile function, the penis acts like one big artery. Things that damage blood vessels impair erectile function, while interventions that protect vascular health preserve sexual function. Since so many parts of the body must be working just right to produce an erection, it is hardly surprising that many diverse problems can interfere with the process. Until 1998, male sexual problems stayed under the covers. In 1998 however, Viagra and Bob Dole succeeded where the scientists failed, and male sexuality came in from the cold. The new acceptance of old sexual realities makes either name acceptable today.
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Men's Health
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| Related Searches |
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| Date Submitted |
06-Aug-2005
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