Over 150 million men world-wide suffer from impotence, or erectile dysfunction, and of these numbers less than 10% of those men get help for it. Seeming less than 'manly' and embarrassment are two of the reasons.  Impotence is nothing to be ashamed about and it can happen to all men at one time or another for a variety of reasons. Men of all ages can experience Impotence; it is not something only older men experience. Getting professional help from a physician is the key to fixing Impotence.

Often, Impotence can be a total inability to achieve an erection, or, once one has an erection, he may not be able to sustain it for any length of time. Other times an erection will be inconsistent. Impotence can lead to a man becoming increasingly frustrated with his inability to perform the act and often cause problems in the relationship. Help is available for those who ask.

Impotence also increases as a man ages. Men in their 60's experience this problem much more than one in his 40's. A lifestyle that is less than healthy can contribute to Erectile dysfunction, or ED. Alcohol consumption, certain illnesses like diabetes or multiple sclerosis, prostate cancer and stress all can have an effect on a man's ability to achieve an erection.

There are things that one can do to alleviate this problem. There are pills available that can help a man get and keep an erection. There are devices on the market such as the 'penis pump,' or 'ed pumps' that use a vacuum method to draw blood into the penis and cause an erection. An elastic band is used at the base of the penis to maintain the erection.

In spite of all the information and treatments available for Impotence, men are still reluctant to seek solutions, or even discuss this problem with anyone. Of the 150 million men effected by Impotence, only about 16 million have sought help. This is unfortunate, because there is an answer to the problem of Erectile dysfunction. Do not be ashamed to discuss your problem with your doctor. He will give you facts and straight forward information about medications and devices such as the ed pumps or penis pumps that are available. If you are taking care of your body and still have a problem sexually, it is definitely time to speak to a professional.

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