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Dr Hilary Jones discusses impotence and the treatments available at HealthExpress
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Impotence, or erectile dysfunction, is a very common male sexual problem. Approximately 2.3 million men in the UK suffer from it, and more than one in ten men will experience it at some point in their life. Impotence isn't age specific; any age group can be affected. Young men, in particular, can be prone to recurrent problems because of nerves, stress and the pressure to perform.

The good news is that impotence is usually a temporary problem. There are many effective impotence treatment options for this condition, including oral treatments such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, as well as non-prescription solutions, such as counselling or therapy.

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Defining impotence

Impotence is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection to complete satisfactory sexual intercourse. This could mean that you are unable to get an erection when aroused, or it could mean that you lose your erection before or after penetration. If you experience this problem several times in a short period of time, then you should speak to a doctor or take an online consultation to discover the nature of your problem and to find an appropriate treatment.

What's going wrong?

Getting an erection is a complicated process. When you're aroused, more blood flows towards twin chambers in your penis known as the corpus cavernosa. A molecule in your penis called cGMP is released which instructs the walls of the corpus cavernosa to relax. This allows the increased blood flow to enter, engorging the penis to create an erection. While this is happening, an enzyme called PDE-5 naturally breaks down the cGMP.

Impotence occurs when any part of this process is disrupted. This is either caused by a low production of the molecule cGMP, or because too much PDE-5 is preventing it from working. The narrowing of blood vessels, caused by smoking, is another common cause.

What causes impotence?

The first step to finding treatment is to determine the causes of your condition. Impotence can be caused by both psychological and physical reasons. Short term causes tend be psychological, such as depression, stress or anxiety. Those experiencing recurrent problems are more likely to have a physical problem, which could be a medical condition, or the result of an unhealthy lifestyle.

The best way to discover if you have a long term impotence problem is to see whether you have an erection when you awake in the morning. If you are erect, your problem is not physical. Similarly, if you achieve an erection when masturbating, your symptoms are psychological.

  • Psychological causes include:
  • Guilt
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Exhaustion
  • Conflict with your partner
  • Unresolved sexual orientation
  • Sexual boredom
  • Physical causes include:
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking
  • Alcoholism
  • Deterioration of the arteries
  • Being overweight
  • Medications
  • Cerebral or spinal cord injuries
  • Abdominal or prostate surgery
Hilary Jones

"The discreet and professional service provided by an online clinic such as HealthExpress allows men to find the most effective treatment for impotence."

Dr Hilary Jones

HealthExpress Medical Advisor

Finding treatment

The first thing to do is to discuss your condition with your partner and your doctor to determine the cause. If you feel too uncomfortable discussing the problem with your own doctor, we can help to set up a consultation with a specialist or you can take our consultation online. Oral medication is the most popular form of impotence treatment, which can provide either a long or short term solution. Treatments such as Viagra, Cialis, Cialis daily, Levitra and Levitra Orodispersible work by restricting the action of the PDE-5 enzyme, allowing more blood to flow to your penis. For more information on treatment options, please visit our treatment page.

Obtaining treatment from us could not be easier and will take minutes.

Step 1 - Simply complete our online consultation which will be reviewed by one of our registered UK doctors. View the medical questions here.

Step 2 - The doctor will be able to recommend a range of beneficial treatments. You will receive your diagnosis in a secure email.

Step 3 - If deemed suitable, you will be given login details so you can access your personalised member's area. At this stage you will be able to place your order and receive it the next working day.

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