Information on the types of impotence

Impotence is a common ailment experienced by most of the men at some point of their life. It's the men's inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. It includes the failure to get an erection as a result of lack of sexual stimulation or losing of erection prior to ejaculation.

Types of impotence

Arteriogenic impotence: The blood to the penis is supplied by the arteries. When arteries narrow, they fail to bring in sufficient blood to the penis resulting in erectile dysfunction. It mainly occurs in elderly people. Those who are diabetic or have high blood pressure are also prone to it. The occurrence of Arteriogenic impotence due to injuries is common but often goes unnoticed because of ignorance.

Venogenic impotence: During erection, the veins of the penis close down in a normal individual. This hardens the penis assisting a complete erection. But when the veins leak blood, the penis fails to sustain an erection thus leading to Venogenic impotence. It is the most common form of impotence which accounts to 30-70% of impotence.

Neurogenic impotence: The nerve supply to the penis is a sensitive and complicated process. These nerves control the arteries and veins, which change the blood flow within the penis. An injury to the back or other nerves related to the penis can cause Neurogenic impotence. Many operations on the rectum, prostrate, urethra, spine and urinary bladder are performed for improving the performance.

Impotence from Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetes and Impotence are linked in so many ways therefore impotence is very common among diabetics. According to studies, around 50% of diabetics are patients of male impotence.

Endocrinologic impotence: Endocrinologic impotence occurs due to an imbalance of sex hormones in the blood stream. Nearly 5 to 10% of men suffer from Endocrinologic impotence.

Mixed impotence: More than one factor causes impotence in men. It could be physical factors as well as psychological factors. Mixed impotence refers to this form of impotence.

Psychogenic impotence: Impotence at times can occur due to some sort of psychological complications. In such cases, there will be no physical factors accompanying erectile dysfunction. This state of impotence is called psychogenic impotence.

See a doctor if you have difficulty in attaining or maintaining an erection. The earlier you find out, the easier it becomes to diagnose and treat this sexual ailment.