Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is a pathological process caused by the physical inability of the genital organ to achieve and maintain a state of sexual arousal for the time required to perform a complete sexual act.
There is an opinion that sexual impotence is an age-related disease that marks the end of any intimate life.However, such a statement is fundamentally wrong, because each person has his own reserve of natural abilities that can be reduced under the influence of various external factors, so it is possible and necessary to fight this problem.
Causes of impotence in men
An erection is a very complex physical process that represents a series of reactions that follow each other.A healthy body spends less than a minute to complete the entire necessary algorithm.The time when a man can maintain sexual tension is determined individually, taking into account the characteristics of each individual case.
The occurrence of erectile dysfunction in men can manifest itself not only as an independent disease, but also as a symptom of another deep chronic pathology.
There are many negative factors that affect both the course of the period as a whole and the individual parts of the penis that are necessary for a stable erection:
- psychological disorders and injuries;
- chronic fatigue;
- various diseases affecting the reduction of sexual activity in men;
- alcohol consumption, smoking and drug use;
- inflammation and mutilation of the male genital organs;
- side effects of drugs;
- non-observance of the culture of natural intercourse and frequent use of its artificial substitutes.
Psychological impotence manifests itself under the influence of constant stress and nervous instability, which is most often observed in young, strong and physically healthy people.As a rule, it is temporary and disappears unexpectedly.
Erection and the accompanying sexual intercourse itself require the expenditure of a large energy resource.Accordingly, its absence or partial exhaustion leads to a decrease in erectile abilities.
The state of the arterial and venous systems of the body directly affects the physical structure of the male penis during sexual tension and during intercourse.Thus, atherosclerosis, abnormalities related to brain circulation disorders, diabetes can cause problems in intimate life.But the main risk group is men with various inflammations of the genitourinary system, especially in advanced forms.
Too often the use of self-pleasure to relieve sexual tension leads to stagnation of sperm in the testicles, a decrease in their activity and, as a result, impotence.
Decreased testosterone
Testosterone is a hormone that is the main natural mechanism for maintaining male health.Meanwhile, its content in the blood and production rate can decrease under the influence of various endocrine disorders, disorders in the work of liver cells, as a result of which there is a lack of material for the reproduction of testosterone.Disruption of fat metabolism in the presence of excess body weight also has a negative effect on hormone production.
Drug addiction, alcoholism and smoking, which serve as a source of accumulation of harmful substances and toxins, contribute to erectile dysfunction.Thus, the abuse of alcoholic beverages, tobacco and drugs has a double blow on male potential, reduces testosterone production and has a negative effect on the cardiovascular system of the body as a whole.
It should also be noted that there are drugs that significantly reduce sexual desire due to their components.
Impotence symptoms
In boys, if an erection does not occur from an early age, impotence is primary, and if it weakens over time or disappears completely, it is secondary.
They also distinguish between physiological, acquired and age-related, developing with age, sexual impotence.
The following symptoms may cause concern:
- lack of sexual desire in men;
- inability of a man to achieve a stable erection in conditions of strong psychological alertness;
- the degree of elasticity of the penis is not enough to insert it into the vagina;
- not being able to make rubbing movements for the time required for full intercourse;
- for most, under optimal conditions, a man cannot achieve a state of orgasm;
- there are no morning and evening spontaneous erections.
If at least one of the above symptoms is detected, it is necessary to be examined by a specialist, because the earlier the disease is detected, the easier it is to treat it.
Diagnostic procedures for impotence are aimed at determining the causes of the disease, searching for methods to restore full sexual life and proper treatment for impotence.
Hormonal tests help determine the amount of estrogen, prolactin, testosterone and LH (luteinizing hormone) produced in the body.Ultrasound and x-rays of the vascular system can reveal a violation of blood circulation in the penis.The list of necessary measures includes a visit to a psychologist and independent observation of spontaneous erections in the morning and evening.
Treatment of erectile dysfunction
There are two ways to fight male disease: classic (drug treatment and vacuum stimulation), surgical (surgical intervention).In case of mechanical damage to the veins and arteries of the genital organ, their restoration is carried out surgically.
Choosing a drug to treat impotence is not an easy task.Because before writing a prescription, it is necessary to determine the exact cause of the disease.If it is based on negative changes in blood vessels, then drugs aimed at reducing cholesterol in the blood will be used along with a special diet.Reducing vascular elasticity requires a different approach.If the level of testosterone is low, tablets containing this hormone are prescribed.
Currently, inhibitors are very popular.They artificially cause an erection and are effective in rapidly increasing potency in men.
Impotence associated with mental disorders and phobias requires many hours of sessions with a psychotherapist.The treatment of such patients involves increasing the time of touching and foreplay, removing internal blocks and sex therapy.
Prevention of impotence
The basis of maintaining sexual health is normalizing the lifestyle, giving up bad habits and promiscuity, correct intimate and moral relations with the partner and regular sexual activity.You should stop using coitus interruptus as the only method of contraception and use self-pleasure as a substitute for full intercourse.
Herbal preparations with a high amount of vitamin E containing rose hips, golden root, Chinese lemon grass and other useful ingredients will have a good preventive effect and strengthen intimate health.
At the same time, you should not forget about regular examinations by medical specialists, and if you have the slightest doubt about the viability of men, immediately consult a doctor, urologist or andrologist.
Erectile dysfunction is a complex disease, so the sooner the disease is detected, the shorter the road to men's health recovery.