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Impotence, also widely known as erectile dysfunction (ED), is a condition in which men who suffer from it become unable to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for them to engage in sexual relations with their partner. This condition, which will effect most men at some stage throughout their lives, is very common with recent surveys indicating that as many as 33% of men within the UK suffer with impotence at any given time. |
Although this complaint is increasingly common, it often remains untreated for most due to the intimate and sometimes embarrassing nature of this ailment. However, treatment of erectile dysfunction has come along way over the last ten years, with the vast majority of cases being treatable by one of the several orally administered treatments now available. Previously, before the release of these medications which include Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, medicated treatments for impotence had to be administered either by insertion into the urethra or injection into the base of the penis, which many men found to be understandably uncomfortable and sometimes painful. |
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Obtaining treatment from us couldn’t be easier. Simply complete our online consultation, which will then be reviewed by one of our registered UK doctors who will be able to recommend treatments that would be beneficial to you after your diagnosis has been completed. You will then be able to login directly to your personalised member’s area from where you will be able to place your order. |
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With the advent of these revolutionary treatments the outlook for those who suffer from erectile dysfunction has dramatically improved, with not only the quality of their sex lives but also of their lives in general being made considerably better.
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Impotence at a glance:
- Impotence, also known widely as erectile dysfunction, can be described as the inability of a man to gain and sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.
- It is a common condition, with recent studies and research by medical experts indicating that as many as 1 in 3 men may be suffering from erectile dysfunction within the UK.
- There are many causes of impotence, commonly including diabetes, smoking, depression, aging, hypertension, atherosclerosis, nerve and spinal cord damage, medication side effects, alcoholism and substance abuse, low testosterone levels, as well as certain medication side effects.
- Impotence can be treated at all stages of the condition, irrespective of a patient’s age.
- Treatments of erectile dysfunction can include opting for a healthier lifestyle, orally administered PDE5 inhibitors such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, intraurethral medications, psychotherapy, intracavernosa injections, vacuum devices, surgery, and changes to any medication which you may be taking which can worsen or cause the condition.
What causes impotence?
It is a common misconception that erectile dysfunction or impotence is an inevitability which comes with age; it is not. Impotence can develop at any age and although the likelihood of developing this condition does increase in later life, it is by no means the sole or most frequent cause. Physical conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease and atherosclerosis account for as many as 75% of chronic erectile dysfunction cases with psychological issues making up the rest of cases.
What are the possible physical causes of impotence?
- diabetes
- side effects of other medication a patient is taking, commonly including high blood pressure tablets and anti-depressants
- hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis)
- neurological diseases, which can include multiple sclerosis among others
- high cholesterol
- kidney disorders
- pelvic surgery
- smoking
- alcoholism or other substance abuse
What are the possible psychological causes of impotence?
- work related anxiety and stress
- depression
- sexual boredom
- relationship problems
- performance anxiety
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If you can answer yes to either of these question you may like to seriously explore the treatment possibilities available to rectify your condition and allow you to reclaim a normal sex life. You can take this first step by completing one of our online consultations, which will be reviewed by one of our registered UK doctors who can offer both advice as well as prescription medication to you based on these answers. The consultation itself should take you no longer than a few minutes to complete and will be followed up by a detailed diagnosis and if suitable, several different treatment options which can be obtained through ourselves for remedying your condition.
What treatment options are available for impotence?
There are currently several options available for men who have erectile dysfunction (impotence). These range from oral treatments such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra to surgical treatments for more severe cases. Information about the options currently available can be found below.
- Oral treatment – These include treatments like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. These first line treatments are on the whole successful in up to 90% of impotence patients.
- Alprostadil – These impotence treatments include those administered both by injection (such as Caverject and Edex) and by insertion directly into the urethra (Muse). Patients prescribed these medications will either be unable to take oral treatments or have not experienced satisfactory results from there use.
- Vacuum pumps – Devices such as these work by causing blood to rush into the penis but treat impotence temporaty. They are made up of a cylindrical tube and either a hand operated or electric pump. Once the desired effects are achieve with an erection gained it is then necessary to put a tension ring around the base of the penis to stop any blood from being removed which maintains the erection. This is said to be safest way to treat impotence as no drugs are involved.
- Hormone treatment – In rare cases impotence is the direct effect of hormone abnormalities. These, which are mostly directly related to the male sex hormone testosterone, are treated using testosterone preparations. It is unwise to begin a course of therapy such as this without the strict advice of your doctor or until tests have confirmed that your impotence is a result of these abnormalities.
- Surgery – In some extremely rare cases, when all other treatments have failed, it may be necessary to undergo surgical operations to treat impotence and restore function to the penis. The most common of these are penile prosthesis (implants) of which there are two types; semi-rigid and hydraulic. Semi-rigid implants keep the penis rigid at all times, but allow for the patient to move these downwards when not engaged in sexual intercourse. The other type, hydraulic, usually consist of a pump which is quite often located in the scrotum which when operated causes the penis to become rigid.
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What should I do if I am suffering from impotence?
If you believe that you may be suffering from the effects of erectile dysfunction and would like to take the first steps towards treating your condition, you would need to complete one of our online consultation forms. These forms, which consist of a series of questions designed to reveal whether or not the treatments which we can offer would be beneficial in helping you remedy your condition, will be reviewed by our very own registered UK doctor who will provide the details of your diagnosis to you by both an email and text message, if you have requested this. The process itself is very simple and should take no longer than a few minutes to complete. Should you have any questions at any point throughout your consultation you can contact our team of customer service representatives who will be able to answer any questions you might have. |
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