Impotence is a disorder of the male reproductive system. The man cannot maintain an erection of the penis.
Impotence is a disorder of the male reproductive system. Impotence means that a man cannot maintain an erection of the penis.
An erection is caused by blood flow to the penis. That blood flow is triggered by feelings of erotic arousal. With erotic stimulation, arterial blood flows to the small arteries in the penis. As the blood vessels in the penis swell, the blood flow increases and the so-called erectile tissues in the penis are filled. This leads to an erection.
Impotence can be caused by disruption of this process in one of its phases. Also, impotence can be a result of certain diseases, such as diabetes and muscular dystrophy, or from psychological factors. In addition, impotence can also be a side effect of certain common medicines.