Impotence

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Contents

Used for

erectile dysfunction

Broader Terms

penis disorder, sex behavior disorder

Related Terms

penis erection

Scope Note

inability to perform sexual intercourse.

Facts

  • Impotence means an inability to have an erection sufficient for intercourse.
  • Men do have other kinds of sexual problems like lack of desire and problems with ejaculation, however impotence is the most common and troubling.
  • Impotence is a symptom not a disease, however erectile dysfunction can herald a serious medical problem.
  • Impotence can be a result of an injury secondary to radiation therapy, surgical resection of the prostate, hormonal deprivation therapy, or other aspects of neurological, vascular or disease processes.

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