Impotence FAQs

The ten most frequently asked questions about impotence:

1. What is impotence?
2. How do I know if I have impotence?
3. Can impotence cause premature ejaculation?
4. Can young men suffer from impotence?
5. What causes impotence?
6. Can medications cause impotence?
7. When should I treat impotence?
8. How can I treat impotence?
9. Can I buy impotence treatments online?
10. Do impotence drugs have side effects?

1. What is impotence?

Impotence is a male condition that describes when a man finds it difficult to get or maintain an erection long enough to complete satisfactory sexual intercourse. It is surprisingly common and affects a third of men worldwide. Impotence can be caused by many different factors and is also known as erectile dysfunction or ED.

2. How do I know if I have impotence?

Impotence affects all men at some point in their lives; this doesn’t mean that it’s something that you should worry about. It’s only considered a problem if you experience continuous difficultly getting and maintaining an erection in a short space of time. You can take an online consultation today to help you diagnose your condition more accurately. If you do have a problem, there are various treatments that can be considered to make it easier for you to get an erection.

3. Can impotence cause premature ejaculation?

Premature ejaculation and impotence are often confused, although they are completely different conditions. Premature ejaculation is when a man climaxes sooner than he would like to. You may have premature ejaculation alongside impotence, but each condition is treated differently. You can visit our page on premature ejaculation if you need more comprehensive information on this condition.

4. Can young men suffer from impotence?

Young men and teenagers can sometimes have problems keeping or gaining an erection, however this is largely due to anxiety as a result of sexual inexperience and is unlikely to be a long term problem. Stress can also cause impotence in younger men.

5. What causes impotence?

Impotence can be the result of psychological as well as physical factors. Health problems such as diabetes, low blood pressure, high blood pressure and heart problems are all physical problems that could lead to impotence. Anxiety and stress are two of the main psychological causes. Lifestyle choices also can also trigger this condition, especially smoking, drinking or taking drugs. Our online consultation can help you find out what the possible cause of your condition as well as the best treatment for you to use.

6. Can medications cause impotence?

Impotence tends to be more common in men between the ages of 40 and 70 who are using anti-depressants, diuretics, antihistamines, muscle relaxants and treatments for prostate cancer. If you think that a specific medication you’re taking may be causing your condition, don’t stop taking it. Instead, you should speak to your doctor about taking a lower dose, an alternative medication or using an impotence treatment.

7. When should I treat impotence?

If you have recently, over a short period of time, experienced continuous issues with getting or maintaining an erection, it may be worth speaking to your doctor about a treatment. The first step to finding an effective treatment is to find out what the root cause of your condition is, by taking an online consultation or speaking to your doctor, and proceed with treatment according to your diagnosis.

8. How can I treat impotence?

Therapy, prescription drugs, surgical treatment, penis extenders and pumps can all be helpful in treating impotence, depending on the cause of your problem. Before deciding on a course of treatment, it’s important to find out the cause first. If the cause is only psychological, then you may not need an oral treatment, or speaking about it with a therapist or your partner can help. If you feel uncomfortable speaking to your doctor directly to establish the cause of your condition, you can take one of our completely free and confidential online consultations.

9. Can I buy impotence treatments online?

When buying impotence treatments online, you should always make sure that you do so from a reliable source. Avoid websites who claim to sell generic versions of popular impotence medications or sell medications without a prescription or consultation. These sites may be selling fake or unregulated medications, which could put your life at risk.

HealthExpress provides patients with a safe, secure and completely confidential way to order authentic prescription medications online and is fully compliant with EU law. We only use the services of EU registered doctors and pharmacies and we only sell medications to people who can safely use them. That’s why we have a consultation process in place: to help our doctors make a proper diagnosis.

10. Do impotence drugs have side effects?

Just like all prescription medication, impotence medications can cause side effects, however it’s unlikely. The most common side effects are headaches and dizziness, rare side effect are indigestion, nasal congestion, colour blindness and increased sensitivity to light.