Psychological Impotence Causes

Medical experts believe that psychological factors directly contribute to only 10% to 20% of impotence causes. However, men with a physical cause for impotence can often indirectly experience psychological reactions.

Psychological impotence causes include:

    * Depression and anxiety disorders
    * Post traumatic stress disorder
    * Mental fatigue
    * Psychological abuse or trauma
    * Problems with sexual identity
    * Relationship problems



Lifestyle factors are also leading impotence causes. Making positive changes to your lifestyle will not only improve your overall health, but can help you overcome problems with impotence.

Lifestyle impotence causes include:

    * Smoking
    * Excessive alcohol consumption
    * Illicit drug abuse. In particular heroin, marijuana, cocaine and anabolic steroids
    * Extreme obesity
    * Lack of exercise and a sedentary lifestyle


Medications Contribute to Impotence Causes

Another of the leading impotence causes is medications. If you have impotence, it's important that you speak with your doctor about any medications you are currently taking, whether they are prescription or over-the-counter treatments.

Medications as impotence causes include:

    * Antidepressants, anti-psychotics and tranquilizers
    * Blood pressure drugs
    * Appetite suppressants
    * Antihistamines
    * Beta blockers used for controlling angina and high blood pressure

Your doctor or pharmacist will also have a complete list of drugs to avoid while taking one of the oral impotency pills, such as Viagra®, Cialis® or Levitra.