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Impotence is the most common sexual problem experienced by adult men. Reporting from Healthline, it is estimated that approximately 50% of men aged 40-70 years show symptoms of impotence at least once in their lifetime. Then, what are the symptoms of impotence to watch out for? Who is most at risk of experiencing this?
The most common signs and symptoms of impotence
The most common symptoms of impotence are the inability to achieve an erection despite sufficient stimulation, or difficulty keeping the penis erect so that it cannot ejaculate and orgasm.
A man is said to have impotence when all of these symptoms occur on a continuous basis, not just once. This then affects the psychological and emotional aspects of men, and causes symptoms such as shame or insecurity, worthless or inappropriate, hopelessness, depression, and even loss of sex drive.
Who is most at risk of impotence?
In general, impotence is caused by something physical in nature from an underlying health problem, such as:
- Heart disease.
- Diabetes.
- Obesity.
- Hypertension.
- High cholesterol.
- Brain tumor.
- Neurological diseases such as stroke, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis.
- Alcohol addiction.
- Heavy smoker and active for a long time.
- Physical trauma to the genitals or the spinal cord; for example due to motorized accidents or work accidents.
- Currently undergoing treatment for prostate problems.
- Hormonal problems such as hypogonadism and thyroid problems such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
- Use of prescription drugs related to certain health problems that can reduce sex drive, such as diuretics, antidepressants, and hypertension drugs.
In addition to causes related to physical conditions, psychological factors can trigger impotence, such as:
- Depression.
- Anxiety disorders.
- Excessive stress from worrying about sexual performance; excessive anxiety of not being able to achieve or maintain an erection.
- Prolonged stress related to economic, professional, or conflict with your partner.
In addition, the risk of impotence can increase with age. Symptoms of impotence are more common in men aged 60 years and over compared to men who are younger.
Reporting from Medicine net, men with low education are reported to have a higher chance of suffering from impotence because they do not adhere to healthy living habits. Most of them are due to their lack of knowledge about healthy lifestyles and / or their limited access to healthy food and sports venues.
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