Male impotence is certainly one of the most infamous and sensitive health issues in medical practice. Taking the link between sexual abilities and psychological health in male patients, it's evident that male impotence or erectile dysfunction is a serious cause for concern from the psychological point of view. And it's not a surprise that even now when there are effective medications for overcoming erectile dysfunction it remains quite a sensitive topic and even a taboo in certain societies. Men aren't comfortable about discussing their sexual problems even with professional doctors. So it's understandable why not all men know about the actual causes behind their erectile problems. Well, it's time to change things for the better a bit.

The boom in the domain of erectile dysfunction treatment has lead to more research in the domain of the conditions causing erectile dysfunction. And now it's known what actually causes male impotence to occur. However, the results of these researches don't make it much easier to treat male impotence since it was confirmed that there's a whole range of well-known medical conditions that provoke the development of erectile dysfunction. In fact, ED is more of a symptom to these conditions rather than an illness on its own, so knowing the problems is a good way to prevent erectile dysfunction in the first place.

There are two major types of factors that can cause erectile dysfunction to take place: psychological and physiological. Each type of factors involves different mechanisms of the issues to develop and treatment options respectively. That's why it is important to learn what is the exact cause behind male impotence in each case in order to choose the right treatment option.

Physiological problems account for nearly 90% of all cases of male impotence. Health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hormonal imbalance, overweight, heart diseases, prostate cancer and certain treatments (surgeries, medications, etc.) are the most common physiological factors leading to ED. In cases of physically induced male impotence drugs like Levitra and Viagra are most effective due to their ability to stimulate blood circulation when needed. All physiological problems affect the blood circulation in different ways and this makes erections weaker. That's why by using Levitra and Viagra men are able to overcome ED.

Psychological issues account for only about 10% of all ED cases, but they can take place at much earlier stages of a man's life than physiological ones. The most common psychological problems leading to ED are depression, anxiety, stress, mental problems, relationship issues and others. In cases of psychologically induced male impotence drugs like Viagra and Levitra aren't much of a help since they don't affect the process of psychological arousal. In such cases only by eliminating the underlying problem it's possible to get rid of erectile dysfunction. However, it is usually much easier than in cases of physiological conditions, because psychological problems can usually be resolved with the help of cognitive therapy, relaxation or special medications.

Keep in mind, however, that it's up to your doctor to learn what the actual cause behind your problems is. Don't get busy with self-analysis or treatment without qualified help as you may make your condition worth. Don't be shy about discussing erectile problems with your doctor as it's the only way to get adequate help.