Penis Medical Conditions
Impotency
Impotence is the inability of a man either to have an erection or to keep the penis erect long enough to have sexual intercourse. This is a common problem affecting as many as 10 million men in the United States. By the time most men are 40 they have already experienced impotence at some time in their lives. When just a single incident occurs, the best thing to do is forget about it. Problems arise when this difficulty starts occurring regularly.
Men afflicted with repeated impotence tend to be middle-aged and older, with such a condition most common in men 60 years of age and older. Regardless of the age, however, many men who have this problem can be treated successfully.
Impotence can result from a wide variety of problems. As with any other ailment, when a person begins having this problem repeatedly, he needs to see a doctor. The doctor will want to rule out the possibility of disease, injury, or side effects from medicine.
Fertility
In about 40% of infertile couples, the cause of the infertility lies with the males. There are many reasons for male infertility.
There are many factors that can decrease or cease sperm production. Here are a few:
- Illness
- Excessive Caffeine
- Stress
- Street and certain Prescription Drugs
- Some over the counter medications
- Injury to the testicles
- Blockage in the Vas Deferens
- Varicocele
- Excessive Heat
- Vitamin Deficiencies