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psy·chic im·po·tencethat caused by psychological factors.impotence, impotency (im'po-tens, im'po-ten-se) [? + potentia, power] A weakness, esp. pert. to the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection. Synonym: erectile dysfunction See: penile prosthesis; sex therapy; sexual dysfunction; sexual stimulantTreatmentSildenafil, alprostadil, and several other drugs are used to treat erectile dysfunction. Penile vacuum pumps and penile prostheses are among the nonpharmacological alternatives. anatomical impotenceImpotence caused by a genital defect. atonic impotenceImpotence resulting from paralysis of nerves supplying the penis.functional impotenceImpotence not due to an organic or anatomical defect; usually of psychogenic origin. The individual may experience impotence with one or more sexual partners, but not with others. neurogenic impotenceImpotence due to central nervous system lesions, paraplegia, or diabetic neuropathy.pharmacological impotenceErectile dysfunction due to the side effects of certain drugs and medications (e.g., alcohol, cytotoxic agents, barbiturates, beta blockers, marijuana, cimetidine, clonidine, guanethidine, immunosuppressives, lithium, opiates, phenothiazine, some antihypertensive agents, some diuretics, antidepressants, and anticholinergics).psychic impotencePsychogenic impotence.psychogenic impotenceImpotence caused by emotional factors rather than organic disease. Synonym: psychic impotencevasculogenic impotenceImpotence due to an inadequate supply of arterial blood to the corpora cavernosa of the penis.LegalSeeImpotence |