In addition to aging, functional impotence can be the result of:
a. taking antihypertensive medications
b. difficulty with communication or relationships
c. anatomic factors
d. taking too much Viagra
B
Psychological factors, such as age-related concerns about sexual performance, may contribute to functional impotence. Atonic impotence may result from the use of prescribed medications, alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, or disease processes such as diabetes or vascular or neurological disorders. Anatomic disorders such as Peyronie's disease can also cause impotence.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word