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A Matter of Utmost Impotence

Updated 3:36 PM EDT, Tue, Nov 4, 2008

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Occasional difficulty is normal. However, ED is a prolonged inability to stand up to the task over time.

 

Impotence, also known as Erectile Dysfunction or ED, is a man’s inability to achieve or sustain an erection for sexual intercourse. As you may have heard, something like this can happen to a lot of guys... occasional difficulty is normal. However, ED is a prolonged inability to stand up to the task over time.

Common causes of ED include high blood pressure, obesity, stress, depression, substance abuse, smoking and aging.

Despite the perceived stigma, it’s important to discuss impotence with your doctor. For many men, simple adjustments such as quitting smoking, losing weight or reducing stress may help. For other men, treatment options include medications such as Viagra, penile implants and vascular surgery. Another reason to talk with your physician is that ED can sometimes be a symptom of a larger issue, such as heart disease or diabetes.


For more information on impotence/ED, try the following sites:

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  • Matt Friday, Nov 7 at 9:04 AM FLAG COMMENT Hello my name is Matt I’m older man and I need a treatment for my Erectile Dysfunction problem, I need to know if the generic Viagra works. I found this website Generic Viagra http://www.xlpharmacy.com/generic-viagra/ it seems to be ok but I’m not sure. Can anybody help me with some info about this website or maybe recommend another website that sales generic Viagra .... thank you Matt

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