2. Impotence (sometimes called 'erectile dysfunction')
is the inability to get or maintain a penile erection
during sexual performance.
It is thought to affect one in every ten men.There
are two types of Impotence :
-Erectile Dysfunction
- Premature Ejacuation.
3. -The first description of Impotence or Erectile
Dysfunction about 2000 B.C. , was set down
on Egyptian.
-Hippocrates concluded that too much Horse
back riding was the cause of this disease.
-Aristotle, air influx into penis.
4. -Blood Test
-Vascular Assessment
-Sperm Analysis Test
-Urine Test
-Ultra Sound
-Sensory Testing
-Nocturnal Penile
Tumenescence and Rigidity
Testing.
6. Environmental Causes :
-Over-exposure to industrial chemicals
-Heavy metal exposure
-Radiation
-Over-heating of testicles
Some other causes are :
Health, Lifestyle and Stress.
7. EMOTIONAL IMPACT :
-Doubt in self-worth
-Infidelity
-Guilt and shame
-Despair and Isolation
-Denial and Shock
-Anger
9. SOCIO-EMOTIONAL IMPACT :
-Isolation from friends and relatives.
-Avoiding social gatherings.
-Sense of loss
-Social stigma
-Loss of identity
10. IMPACT ON PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP :
-Bitter relationship with the spouse.
-Frequent conflict
-Loss of faith.
-Weaker bonding.
11. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
-Add on expenses on medication and
doctor’s visits.
-Expensive Fertility treatment.
13. -Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
-Psychological Therapy and Sex Therapy
- Oral Medication
-Vacuum Devices(pump,cylinder,penis elastic band)
-Penile Injection Therapy
-Ayurveda, Unani and Yoga Therapy
-Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
They are also asked to follow doctor’s treatment
plan, quit smoking, alcohol, drugs and giving up
stress and increase talk with partner.
14.
15. -Learn about the normal responses to
impotence.
-Counseling
-Improve communication with your
spouse about impotence.
-Adoption may be done if treatments are
not successful.
16. Method of Data Collection : Self Prepared
Questionnaire.
Sample Size : 15
Age-Group : 28-35 Years
Group : Female
