ImpotenceImpotence is the inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection that is firm enough or lasts long enough to have successful intercourse.One in 10 men are affected by continuing, or chronic impotence. Unfortunately, it is difficult to talk about. The first step is to seek professional help. In more than half of all
impotence, the cause is physical - the result of diabetes, a hormone problem,
blocked arteries, etc. In other cases, the cause is psychological - the result
of stress or depression. Impotence is not a problem you should have to
live with, or that will simply go away. It's important to see a doctor.
Depending on your diagnosis,
your recommended treatment may be surgical. Medical treatments range from
simply changing your prescription drugs, hormone replacement therapy, antidepressant
therapy, the use of a vacuum erection device, or self-injection therapy
to produce errections. Surgical treatment involves the implantation of
a penile prosthesis.
Please call Southwest Urology
at (440) 845-0900 if you have any questions regarding impotence or to arrange
for an appointment with one of our qualified physicians. S O U T H W E S T
6900 Pearl Road E-mail: southwest@southwesturology.com
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