What is psychogenic impotence?
This diagnosis means that a man is unable to achieve an erection due to psychological factors.
According to statistics, approximately 40% of erectile dysfunction is due to psychogenic causes.
Erectile dysfunction can occur in men of any age, although psychogenic impotence is more common in young men.
The following symptoms are characteristic:
- You have difficulty getting an erection;
- You lose your erection before the end of sex;
- Premature or delayed ejaculation;
- You are interested in intimate intercourse, but you are unable to.
The following psychological conditions may cause impotence:
- Stress;
- Anxiety;
- Depression;
- Conflict situations in personal relationships;
- Feelings of guilt;
- Low self-esteem;
- Cultural or religious influences;
- Emotional trauma.
If the cause of erectile dysfunction is both physiological and psychological, your doctor will prescribe medication, encourage lifestyle changes, and recommend psychotherapy.
Source:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/psychogenic-erectile-dysfunction-5201654
