The most important cause of the development of male impotence is the presence of illnesses like high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease. These diseases can lead to a degeneration of the penile blood vessels, leading to restriction of blood inflow through the arteries and also to leakage of blood through the veins during erection.

The cause of impotence prescribes the mode of treatment. The first step is to learn more about the impotence and then try the simplest and least risky solution. The degree of comfort with the treatment method and any pre-existing illness and medications should be considered before a certain treatment in prescribed.

Recent studies reported that if a man runs forty miles a week then his testosterone levels will be increased compared to their inactive person. Risk of erectile dysfunction problems can be reduced by burning two hundred calories or more a day in physical activity.

Staying sexually active can help prevent impotence. Frequent erections stimulate blood flow to the penis. It may be helpful to note that erections are firmest during deep sleep right before waking up. Autumn is the time of the year when male hormone levels are highest and sexual activity is most frequent.