Difference between revisions of "Impotent"
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[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from [[Latin]] impotent-, impotens, from in- + potent-, potens potent | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from [[Latin]] impotent-, impotens, from in- + potent-, potens potent | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1a : not potent : lacking in [[power]], [[strength]], or [[vigor]] : helpless | *1a : not potent : lacking in [[power]], [[strength]], or [[vigor]] : helpless | ||
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2: obsolete : incapable of self-restraint : ungovernable | 2: obsolete : incapable of self-restraint : ungovernable | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Erectile dysfunction (ED, "male '''impotence'''") is [[sexual]] dysfunction characterized by the inability to [[develop]] or maintain an [ | + | Erectile dysfunction (ED, "male '''impotence'''") is [[sexual]] dysfunction characterized by the inability to [[develop]] or maintain an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erection erection] of the penis during sexual [[performance]]. |
| − | A penile erection is the hydraulic [[effect]] of [[blood]] entering and being retained in sponge-like bodies within the [ | + | A penile erection is the hydraulic [[effect]] of [[blood]] entering and being retained in sponge-like bodies within the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penis penis]. The [[process]] is often initiated as a result of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_arousal sexual arousal], when signals are transmitted from the [[brain]] to nerves in the penis. Erectile dysfunction is indicated when an erection is [[difficult]] to produce. There are various circulatory causes, including alteration of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltage-gated_potassium_channel voltage-gated potassium channel], as in arsenic poisoning from drinking water. The most important organic causes are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiovascular cardiovascular] disease and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes_mellitus diabetes], neurological problems (for example, trauma from prostatectomy surgery), [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hormones hormonal] insufficiencies (hypogonadism) and drug side effects. |
[[Psychological]] impotence is where erection or penetration fails due to [[thoughts]] or [[feelings]] (psychological reasons) rather than [[physical]] impossibility; this is somewhat less frequent but often can be helped. Notably in psychological impotence, there is a strong [[response]] to placebo treatment. Erectile dysfunction, tied closely as it is about [[ideas]] of [[physical]] well being, can have severe [[psychological]] consequences. | [[Psychological]] impotence is where erection or penetration fails due to [[thoughts]] or [[feelings]] (psychological reasons) rather than [[physical]] impossibility; this is somewhat less frequent but often can be helped. Notably in psychological impotence, there is a strong [[response]] to placebo treatment. Erectile dysfunction, tied closely as it is about [[ideas]] of [[physical]] well being, can have severe [[psychological]] consequences. | ||
| − | Besides treating the underlying causes such as potassium deficiency or arsenic contamination of drinking water, the first line treatment of erectile dysfunction consists of a trial of [ | + | Besides treating the underlying causes such as potassium deficiency or arsenic contamination of drinking water, the first line treatment of erectile dysfunction consists of a trial of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDE5_inhibitor PDE5 inhibitor drugs] (the first of which was sildenafil or Viagra). In some cases, treatment can involve prostaglandin tablets in the urethra, injections into the penis, a penile prosthesis, a penis pump or vascular reconstructive surgery. |
| − | The [[Latin]] term ''impotentia coeundi'' describes simple inability to insert the penis into the [ | + | The [[Latin]] term ''impotentia coeundi'' describes simple inability to insert the penis into the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vagina vagina]. It is now mostly replaced by more precise terms. The study of erectile dysfunction within [[medicine]] is covered by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrology andrology], a sub-field within [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urology urology]. |
[[Category: Biology]] | [[Category: Biology]] | ||
[[Category: Health]] | [[Category: Health]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:36, 13 December 2020
Origin
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin impotent-, impotens, from in- + potent-, potens potent
Definitions
- b : unable to engage in sexual intercourse because of inability to have and maintain an erection; broadly : sterile
2: obsolete : incapable of self-restraint : ungovernable
Description
Erectile dysfunction (ED, "male impotence") is sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual performance.
A penile erection is the hydraulic effect of blood entering and being retained in sponge-like bodies within the penis. The process is often initiated as a result of sexual arousal, when signals are transmitted from the brain to nerves in the penis. Erectile dysfunction is indicated when an erection is difficult to produce. There are various circulatory causes, including alteration of the voltage-gated potassium channel, as in arsenic poisoning from drinking water. The most important organic causes are cardiovascular disease and diabetes, neurological problems (for example, trauma from prostatectomy surgery), hormonal insufficiencies (hypogonadism) and drug side effects.
Psychological impotence is where erection or penetration fails due to thoughts or feelings (psychological reasons) rather than physical impossibility; this is somewhat less frequent but often can be helped. Notably in psychological impotence, there is a strong response to placebo treatment. Erectile dysfunction, tied closely as it is about ideas of physical well being, can have severe psychological consequences.
Besides treating the underlying causes such as potassium deficiency or arsenic contamination of drinking water, the first line treatment of erectile dysfunction consists of a trial of PDE5 inhibitor drugs (the first of which was sildenafil or Viagra). In some cases, treatment can involve prostaglandin tablets in the urethra, injections into the penis, a penile prosthesis, a penis pump or vascular reconstructive surgery.
The Latin term impotentia coeundi describes simple inability to insert the penis into the vagina. It is now mostly replaced by more precise terms. The study of erectile dysfunction within medicine is covered by andrology, a sub-field within urology.
