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Treatment of Impotence

This guide is intended to help men find a treatment for E.D. that is right for them.

Before we get started, there are a few things to keep in mind

Many healthy men can develop problems with erections. However, impotence can sometimes be a sign of a serious underlying medical condition, such as diabetes, heart disease, or a hormone imbalance. Any man who develops new impotence deserves a medical evaluation before starting treatment.
Not all men with impotence need to take a drug to fix their problem. For example, some men develop impotence as side effect from a medication that they are taking for a different medical condition. Stopping that medication may improve their symptoms.
Men who develop impotence mainly for psychological reasons may still respond to drug treatment of their impotence. However, counseling may be a better long term fix for their problem.