It is very important for every man to be sexually strong. One of the greatest unconscious fears of a man is sexual impotence or impotence. Nevertheless, a man can show the first signs of a reduction in potency after 40 years.
In this case, you need to discard all the complexes and see a doctor, since in the early stages this problem is treated quickly and effectively.
Problems with potency: types of disorders
Impotence is a gradual decrease and obliteration of a man's sexual function. The disorder can periodically recall itself after the age of 40, and with age the man only intensifies if no action is taken. There are symptoms (or criteria) that allow a doctor to diagnose a decrease in potency in a man:
- A man's lack of sexual attraction to a woman.
- With sexual desire, a man still has difficulty in achieving an erection, that is, erectile dysfunction is observed.
- A man cannot insert an erect penis into a woman's vagina.
- A man has premature ejaculation, while erection is very short-lived.
- A man has a delay or even a complete absence of ejaculation.
- To achieve orgasm, a man needs special conditions (e. g. in a car, elevator, park, etc. , where other people can see intercourse, or in other non-standard conditions).
There are 2 types of impotence based on how it occurs:
- organic. This type of disorder occurs due to problems in the body: certain diseases, medications, injuries, etc.
- psychogenic. This disorder occurs due to psychological factors: stress, unconscious fear of failure in sex, insecurity, psychological trauma, etc.
However, there are many reasons that can contribute to the development of erectile dysfunction. Knowing them is very important because identifying the cause of the problem is the first step in eliminating the problem itself.
Problems with potency: causes
What to do if a man has a sexual disorderFirst you need to determine the reason that led to this.
The most common causes of the development of the problem in men include:
- irregular sex life. When a man's sex life is irregular, potency decreases and sexual behavior becomes distorted.
- infectious diseases. Diseases that are sexually transmitted are treated quickly and effectively by modern medicine. But only drugs that have such a good therapeutic effect significantly reduce potency. Therefore, too active sexual behavior, sex with different partners is not the best option. The danger for potency is also not completely cured diseases of the genitourinary system: prostatitis, orchitis, vesiculitis, urethritis, etc.
- chronic illness. Diseases such as hypertension, disorders of the endocrine system, diabetes mellitus, prostatic hyperplasia significantly reduce sexual desire.
- bad habits and objective factors. Alcohol abuse, drug abuse, a passive lifestyle, smoking, irregular sleep and diet, an unfavorable climate are also enemies of a man's sexual power.
- age factor. After 40 years, the "first bells" of a weakening of a man's sexual power can appear. At the same time, you need to understand that each person has his own body, his own rhythm, his own concept of the norm. Therefore, you should not use the norm established by doctorstake as an axiom - at least 1 sexual intercourse per week. If a man has a norm, for example, 1 act in 10 days, then you should not "sound the alarm" and prove to yourself and your partner that everything is fine with his potency. This leads to the exhaustion of the body and only then to the real disorder.
For any man, the fact that he is no longer capable of everything that he was capable of a short time ago is a great burden. But impotence is treated quickly and effectively. And the sooner a person turns to a specialist, the faster and easier it will be to solve the problem.
Potency problems in men: physiological aspect
The onset of impotence is physiologically very easy to explain. To do this, you just need to understand the features of the structure of the male penis and the mechanism of onset of an erection. The body of the penis has a spongy structure that contains many cavities. This allows the erection process to begin.
When a member is in a calm state, blood circulation occurs as follows: blood quietly enters the cavities through the arteries and leaves through the veins. In a state of sexual arousal, blood flow to the caverns increases sharply, while the veins narrow, preventing blood outflow. And every cavity is filled with blood. Externally, this manifests itself in the form of tension and enlargement of the penis.
It is worth noting that almost every man at least once faced a situation when he could not achieve an erection. And this is not a pathology, let alone a sign of impotence. If such a situation occurs constantly, only in this case can impotence be diagnosed.
The physiological nature of impotence
There are a number of causes of impotence that are purely physiological or physical in nature. These include:
- hormonal disorders. First of all, the cause can be a dysfunction of the gonads responsible for the production of testosterone. This problem has several signs: the timbre of the voice increases, excess fat is deposited on the hips, buttocks, chest, hair growth on the body and face slows down. Another cause could be a pituitary tumor. This is fraught with the fact that the tumor actively produces prolactin. It is the overabundance of this hormone that causes the disorder.
- Sclerosis of the cavernous tissue. In other words, the thin tissue of the penile cavities dies off and is replaced by coarse tissue. In turn, the cause of sclerosis can be an injury to the penis, priapism, deliberate delay in sexual intercourse (if this is a frequent practice).
- Disorders of the cardiovascular system. Diseases such as aortic aneurysm, varicose veins and atherosclerosis can lead to erectile dysfunction in men. They directly affect the process of inflow and outflow of blood in the penis. Specifically, blood flow to the penis can become insufficient, which will contribute to prolonged and sometimes even painful erections. In this case, the limb is, so to speak, in a semi-excited state. Or, on the contrary, there can be too much outflow of blood, as a result of which an erection can come quickly, but just as quickly and end. Sometimes a man does not even have time to complete intercourse.
- disorders of the nervous system. Diseases such as epilepsy, craniocerebral trauma, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis can provoke problems in sex life. However, often these diseases worsen a person's condition and reduce their quality of life so much that sex is the last thing on their mind.
Potency problems in men: the psychological aspect
Impotence can also be psychogenic in nature. This means that it was psychological factors that affected a man's sexual power. These possible reasons usually include:
- psychological trauma. This can be a variety of situations: for example, a man had a sexual failure, but he did not receive support from a woman. Worse still, when a woman didn't just show resentment or annoyance, but laughed at a man, accused him of not loving her, or, even worse, called her impotent. A woman's behavior and reaction in such situations plays a huge role.
- Stress, nervousness, depression. The life of a modern man is full of stressful situations, for many life is literally a race to the bottom. It is not surprising that sooner or later a man encounters difficulties in an intimate matter.
- Complex, unconscious fears. According to andrologists, the reason why a man has difficulties lies in the psyche. The complex that it will not be possible to satisfy a woman (for example, during the first intimacy), the fear of "screwing it up" (especially if there were already precedents), etc. - all this has an immediate effecton the potency of a man. In addition, there can be incompatibility of partners, which can also lead to impotence. According to andrologists, the most common of all possible causes of impotence is psychological, therefore, the treatment of men with such a diagnosis is usually carried out by oneConducted by psychologists (sexologists). <
Treatment methods for erectile dysfunction
There are several approaches to treating the disorder. Depending on the severity of the disease, its cause, the patient's age and general health, and other factors, the doctor may suggest an option:
Medical therapy
Pharmacies abound in various drugs "for potency". But not every man thinks that they, on the contrary, can harm the body. For example, if a man suffers from impotence due to disorders of the endocrine system, no matter how much he takes, the pills will not help him, since the situation will not improve until the disorders of the endocrine system are eliminated. Therefore, you must always remember that drug treatment is the prerogative of a specialist.
Consultations of a psychologist (sexologist)
A psychologist (sexologist) can help not only with psychogenic impotence, but also when a man experiences a diagnosis very harshly, falls into a depressed state, etc. A psychologist can help a person:
- Identify the source of the problem (fears, complexes, stress, insecurity, etc. ).
- Solve these psychological problems (e. g. getting rid of complexes or teaching how to cope with stress).
- Get out of the state of despair, depression, etc. , if these experiences exist.
- Provide psychological support, help the patient look to the future with optimism.
As a rule, when a person has a serious illness, drug treatment is combined with psychotherapy, which has an excellent therapeutic effect.
penile prosthesis
This is a drastic measure used as a last resort when none of the treatment methods have helped. Usually this method is offered to men at a younger age. The operation has 100% effectiveness, is performed at such a high level that even specialists do not always notice that penile prosthesis has been performed.
Only a doctor treats patients. He conducts diagnostics, a comprehensive examination, identifies the cause of the disorder and, only on the basis of this data, prescribes the course of treatment necessary for a particular patient. Sometimes a psychologist works with both partners, since the effectiveness of treatment directly depends on the correct behavior of the woman.
Additional Activities
This includes, for example, nutritional recommendations that can even provide relief on their own in the early stages of the disease. In more severe cases, a diet is a mandatory additional measure. It is important for every man to consume foods rich in vitamins E, C and beta-carotene.
Vitamin E contains all kinds of nuts, sunflower seeds, beef liver, buckwheat, oatmeal, eggs, vegetable oils (especially soybeans) in its raw form.
Vitamin C is found in sea fish, seafood, berries, citrus fruits (especially lemons) and fruits.
Carrots, peppers, all kinds of cabbage, greens (especially parsley), apricots contain large amounts of beta-carotene.