Erectile dysfunction

Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, is the inability to get or keep an erection.

There are many possible causes of erectile dysfunction. Some of which are:

• Stress
• Fatigue
• Relationship problems
• Anxiety/depression
• Alcohol/smoking
• Chronic illness like high blood pressure, diabetes, etc
• Medication

What should you do?

If you are concerned about erectile dysfunction, talk to your doctor.

You will be asked some questions to determine the possible causes of your problem. Your doctor may even perform a physical examination and carry out some tests.

Aside from addressing the possible causes, your doctor may prescribe some medication that may help.