Mental Causes

According to Impotence-Guide.com, about 10 percent to 20 percent of erectile dysfunction cases are caused by psychological issues. Usually this occurs after you suffer from one physically caused case of impotence and then have anxiety about it happening again.

Physical Causes

Impotence can occur if any link in the chain of command leading to an erection is disturbed, including brain impulses, spinal column interruptions or problems with the penile muscular or vascular systems.

Medical Causes

Impotence can be caused as a side effect or complication from another medical condition you have that disrupts your normal body function. For example, according to the National Institutes of Health, about 35 percent to 50 percent of all men with diabetes suffer from erectile dysfunction.

Considerations

While there is no cure for impotence, there are a variety of treatments available that include exercises you can do alone or with your partner, herbal and holistic treatments, prescriptions and even surgery or penis vacuum pumps.

Warning

If you suddenly find yourself suffering from impotence, you should talk to your doctor even if it is embarrassing, as he impotence may be caused by another medical condition you are not aware of.

Source

National Institues of Health

Impotence Guide