How to Identify the Causes of Erectile Dysfunction and Impotence

The majority of men will experience some form of erectile dysfunction or impotence in their lifetime for one reason or another. There are several causes of impotence and erectile dysfunction.

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1. Physical impotence may be caused by excessive alcohol usage, high blood pressure medications, medications that alter the nerve sensitivity and issues with the prostate.

2. Diabetic impotence is a real concern for those who do not have their blood sugar levels under control. Diabetic impotence may cause trouble maintaining an erection or developing an erection due to a lack of circulation which supports healthy nerve tissue.

3. Psychological causes of impotence include all types of mental illness, psychological problems, negative feelings.

4. Premature ejaculation is not always considered a dysfunction and reason for concern but may be if it continues for a significant amount of time. Premature ejaculation causes may be both psychological and physical.
   
   Psychological causes of premature ejaculation may be caused by feelings of guilt and a need to hurry-up, issues with your partner or simply feelings of inadequacy of performance.
   
   Physical causes of premature ejaculation may include thyroid disease, urinary tract infections and hormone imbalance.

5. Don't worry too much if you are experiencing these problems. Many times there is impotence help. Talk to your doctor and your partner. Your doctor may prescribe impotence drugs such as Viagra (Sildenafil, Sildenafil Citrate) or Tadalafil.