Tumescence Dysfunction: More Common in Bipolar Men? Health,Fitness 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 ...