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What Is Impotence And Erectile Dysfunction?

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Impotence refers to a man’s inability to get or maintain an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse. Occasionally having trouble getting or keeping an erection is quite common. And it’s not generally a cause for concern.

If it happens more than just occasionally, then it needs to be addressed with your doctor. Erectile dysfunction can be a sign of an underlying health condition like diabetes or heart disease. Regardless of the cause of impotence, left untreated it can take a toll on your relationships and your self-confidence.

Symptoms

Experiencing problems with erections once in a while is something that happens to most men at some point. It is when the following symptoms are persistent, or become a problem for you and your partner, they may be cause for concern:

  • difficulty getting erect
  • difficulty keeping a strong erection
  • reduced sex drive

 

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