Roger has recently experienced several episodes of impotence and has become so worried about it that the frequency of the impotence is increasing. What is the likely cause of this difficulty?

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The fact that Roger has become worried about his impotence suggests that it could be due to performance anxiety. This can create a self-fulfilling cycle where anxiety leads to impotence, which then increases anxiety, leading to further impotence. Frigidity refers to a lack of sexual desire, hormonal imbalance may be a cause of impotence but is unlikely to suddenly appear and cause worry, and functional dyspareunia refers to pain during sexual activity, which is not mentioned in the scenario.

Roger Has Recently Experienced Several Episodes of Impotence and Has