Tumescence Dysfunction: More Common in Bipolar Men? Tumescence dysfunction is an unfortunate situation all men would like to avoid. Tumescence dysfunction is clearly related to a man’s male organ health, and there are several factors which can bring it about. There also are numerous conditions and situations associated with it. Now a recent study suggests that men with a bipolar condition may be at an increased risk of tumescence dysfunction. What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is one of many medical terms with which the general public has a general acquaintance but may not have a great understanding of. Sometimes called manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), “a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.” When a person has bipolar disorder, they are frequently subject to changes, often sudden and severe, in their mood, energy and activity levels. If they are experiencing a “manic episode,” they are in a very “up” mood, seemingly very happy and energetic. A “depressive” episode means the opposite – a “down” feeling where they feel sad, listless and hopeless. The severity of these moods can change, and a bipolar person can switch between them rapidly sometimes; this is what is known as experiencing “mood swings.” Scientists are still studying and learning more about bipolar disorder, including what causes it. There definitely seems to be a genetic component, although genes alone are not the only cause. Their also seems to be a difference in the way the brain of a bipolar person is structured and functions, compared to the brain of a non-bipolar individual. Bipolar condition and tumescence dysfunction A study from Taiwan, entitled “Newly Diagnosed Bipolar Disorder and the www.man1health.com