It is very important for every man to be sexually strong. One of the biggest subconscious fears of men is sexual impotence or impotence. Nevertheless, the first signs of a decrease in potency may appear in men after 40 years.
In this case, you need to throw away all complexes and consult a doctor, because in the early stages this problem is treated quickly and effectively.
Problems with potency: types of disorders
Impotence is the gradual decline and extinction of a man's sexual functions. The disorder can periodically remind itself after the age of 40, and as the man ages, it only worsens if nothing is done. 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.
- In the case of sexual desire, the man still experiences difficulties in achieving an erection, that is, erectile dysfunction is observed.
- A man cannot insert an erect penis into a woman's vagina.
- A man suffers from premature ejaculation, while the erection lasts for a very short time.
- In a man, ejaculation is delayed or even completely absent.
- To achieve orgasm, a man needs special conditions (for example, in a car, elevator, park, etc. , where others can see sexual intercourse, or in other non-standard conditions).
There are 2 types of impotence, depending on the nature of its occurrence:
- organic. This type of disorder occurs due to any problem occurring in the body: certain diseases, medications, injuries, etc.
- psychogenic. This disorder occurs due to any psychological factors: stress, subconscious fear of failure in sex, insecurity, psychological trauma, etc.
However, many reasons can lead to the development of potency disorders. It is very important to know about them, because identifying the cause of the problem is the first step to getting rid of the problem.
Problems with potency: causes
What to do if a man suffers from a sexual disorder? First of all, you need to determine the reason that led to this.
The most common causes of the problem in men are:
- irregular sex life. If a man's sex life is irregular, potency decreases and sexual behavior is distorted.
- infectious diseases. Sexually transmitted diseases are treated quickly and effectively by modern medicine. But only drugs that give such a good therapeutic effect significantly reduce potency. Therefore, too active sexual behavior, sex with different partners is not the best solution. The danger of potency is also diseases of the urogenital system that have not been completely cured: prostatitis, orchitis, vesiculitis, urethritis, etc.
- chronic diseases. Diseases such as high blood pressure, disorders of the endocrine system, diabetes mellitus, and prostatic hyperplasia significantly reduce sexual desire.
- bad habits and objective factors. Alcohol consumption, drug abuse, a passive lifestyle, smoking, irregular sleep and nutrition, and an unfavorable climate are also enemies of a man's sexual power.
- age factor. After 40 years, the "first bells" of the weakening of a man's sexual power may 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, the norm established by doctors - at least 1 sexual intercourse per week - should not be considered an axiomrelationship. If a man has a norm, for example, 1 act in 10 days, then he should not "sound the alarm" and prove to himself and his partner that everything is fine with his strength. This leads to exhaustion of the body and then indeed to the disorder.
It is a huge stress for every man that he is no longer able to do everything he was able to do recently. But impotence is treated quickly and effectively. And the sooner a person turns to a specialist, the faster and easier the problem can be solved.
Potency problems in men: a physiological aspect
The development of impotence is very easily explained from a physiological point of view. To do this, you just need to understand the peculiarities of the structure of the male penis and the mechanism of the formation of an erection. The body of the penis has a spongy structure that contains many cavities. This is what allows the erection process to begin.
When a member is at rest, blood circulation occurs as follows: blood quietly enters the cavities through the arteries and leaves through the veins. In case of sexual excitement, the blood flow of the caverns increases sharply, while the veins narrow, which prevents the outflow of blood. And every cavity is filled with blood. Externally, this manifests itself precisely in the tension and enlargement of the penis.
It is worth noting that almost every man at least once had a situation when he could not achieve an erection. And this is not a pathology, much less a sign of impotence. If such a situation occurs constantly, then only in this case is it possible to diagnose impotence.
Physiological nature of impotence
Impotence has many causes, which are purely physiological or physical in nature. These include:
- hormonal disorders. First of all, the cause may be a malfunction of the gonads responsible for testosterone production. There are several signs of this problem: the tone of voice increases, excess fat is deposited on the hips, buttocks, chest, hair growth on the body and face slows down. Another cause may be a tumor of the pituitary gland. This is fraught with the fact that the tumor actively produces prolactin. An excess of this hormone causes the disorder.
- sclerosis of cavernous tissue. In other words, the thin tissue of the penile cavities dies and is replaced by coarse tissue. And the cause of sclerosis can be penile injury, priapism, intentional sexual delay (if this is a common practice).
- cardiovascular disorders. Diseases such as aortic aneurysm, varicose veins and atherosclerosis can lead to male potency problems. They directly affect the inflow and outflow of blood in the penis. In particular, blood flow to the penis can become insufficient, which contributes to prolonged and sometimes even painful erections. In this case, the member is approximately in a semi-excited state. Or, on the contrary, the outflow of blood may be too intense, which allows the erection to be quick, but just as quick and end. Sometimes a man does not even have time to finish the sexual relationship.
- nervous system disorders. Diseases such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis can cause problems in sexual life. However, these diseases often worsen a person's condition and impair their quality of life to such an extent that sex is the last thing on their minds.
Problems with potency in men: psychological aspect
Impotence can also be psychogenic in nature. This means that psychological factors affected the male's sexual power. These possible causes are usually:
- psychological trauma. This can be a variety of situations: for example, a man has had a sexual failure, but has not received support from a woman. It is even worse when a woman not only showed anger or annoyance, but also laughed at a man, accused him of not loving him, or, even worse, called him impotent. A woman's behavior and reaction in such situations play a huge role.
- stress, nervous tension, depression. The life of a modern person is full of stressful situations, for many, life is literally a race to get to the bottom. It is not surprising that sooner or later one encounters difficulties in an intimate matter.
- complexes, subconscious fears. According to andrologists, the reasons why a person has difficulties are in the psyche. The complex that a woman cannot be satisfied (for example, during the first intimacy), the fear of being "screwed up" (especially if there has already been an example of it), etc. - all this immediately affects the potency of the man. In addition, there may be incompatibility of partners, which can also cause impotence. According to andrologists, the most common of all possible causes of impotence is psychological. Therefore, men with this diagnosis are usually treated by a psychologist (sexologist). <
Treatment methods for potency disorders
There are several approaches to treating the disorder. Depending on the severity of the disease, the cause, the patient's age and general health, and other factors, the doctor may recommend an option:
Medical therapy
Pharmacies abound with various "potency-enhancing" drugs. But not all people think that, on the contrary, they can harm the body. Moreover, if a man has impotence, for example, due to disorders of the endocrine system, then no matter how much he takes pills, they will not help him, since the situationit will improve only after the endocrine disorders are eliminated. Therefore, you should always remember that medication is the prerogative of a specialist.
Psychologist (sexologist) consultation
A psychologist (sexologist) can help not only in cases of psychogenic impotence, but also when a man is very difficult to diagnose, falls into a state of depression, etc. A psychologist can help a person:
- Determine the cause of the problem (fears, complexes, stress, uncertainty, etc. ).
- Solve these psychological problems (for example, get rid of complexes or learn how to deal with stress).
- Get over despair, depression, etc. from his state if these experiences exist.
- Provide psychological support, help the patient to look optimistically into the future.
Usually, when a person suffers from a serious illness, drug treatment is combined with psychotherapy, which has an excellent therapeutic effect.
Penis 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 gives a 100% effect, it is performed at such a high level that even the specialists do not always notice that a penile prosthesis has been performed.
Only a doctor treats patients. He diagnoses, performs a comprehensive examination, identifies the cause of the disorder, and prescribes the necessary treatment for the patient based only on this data. Sometimes the psychologist works with both partners, since the effectiveness of the treatment directly depends on the correct behavior of the wife.
More activities
Examples include dietary recommendations, which can even resolve the situation by themselves in the early stages of the disorder. In more severe cases, diet is a mandatory additional measure. It is important for every man to eat foods rich in vitamins E, C, and beta-carotene.
Vitamin E in its raw form contains all kinds of nuts, sunflower seeds, beef liver, buckwheat, oatmeal, eggs, and vegetable oils (especially soybeans).
Vitamin C can be found in sea fish, seafood, berries, citrus fruits (especially lemons), fruits.
Carrots, bell peppers, all kinds of cabbage, greens (especially parsley), and apricots contain beta-carotene in large quantities.