And impotence in men is a very sensitive issue, not only because it represents the medical impairment but by the social and psychological consequences it generates in people. Erectile dysfunction is much more common than it is believed and must be differentiated from other problems of sexual origin, such as premature ejaculation or lack of desire. In addition, there are certain factors that can influence and encourage this kind of problems, such as diabetes and impotence, two big problems, as well as the origin in some vascular problems. Besides, others causes of impotence in man can be psychological dysfunction, and that’s why the treatment of this problems may vary. Another cause of impotence is to be a smoker or have high blood pressure, but usually it is the psychological factor that affects men more, especially if there is impotence in a young man, who is more afraid of experiencing this dysfunction. If you think that you're suffering from impotence please consult a doctor to help you overcome this problem. And if you want to learn more about the topic, visit: http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/impotence/.