It is very important that every man is sexually strong. One of a man's greatest subconscious fears is sexual impotence, or impotence. However, already after 40 years, a man can begin to show the first signs of a decrease in potency.
In this case, it is necessary to discard all complexes and consult a doctor, because in the early stages this problem is treated quickly and effectively.
Potency problems: types of disorders
Impotence is a gradual decrease and extinction of a man's sexual function. The disorder can periodically remember itself after age 40, and with age, humans only intensify 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 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 an erection is short-lived.
- A man has a delay or even a complete absence of ejaculation.
- To achieve orgasm, a man needs special conditions (for example, in the car, elevator, park, etc. , where other people can see sexual intercourse, or in other non-standard conditions).
There are 2 types of impotence, based on the nature of its onset:
- organic. This type of ailment occurs due to any problems in the body: certain diseases, drugs, injuries, etc.
- psychogenic. This disorder occurs due to any psychological factor: stress, unconscious fear of sexual failure, insecurity, psychological trauma, etc.
However, there are many reasons that can contribute to the development of potency disorders. It is very important to know them, because it is the identification of the cause of the problem that is the first step in getting rid of the problem itself.
Potency problems: causes
What should be done if a man has a sexual disorder? First of all, it is necessary to identify the reason that led to this.
Among the most common causes of the development of the problem in men are the following:
- irregular sex life. If a man's sex life is erratic, potency decreases and sexual behavior is distorted.
- infectious diseases. Sexually transmitted diseases, modern medicine treats quickly and effectively. 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 option. The danger to potency is also not completely cured disease of the genitourinary system: prostatitis, orchitis, vesiculitis, urethritis, etc.
- chronic diseases. Diseases such as hypertension, endocrine system disorders, diabetes mellitus, prostatic hyperplasia, significantly reduce sexual desire.
- bad habits and objective factors. Alcohol abuse, drug abuse, a passive lifestyle, smoking, irregular sleep and nutrition, an unfavorable climate are also enemies of man's sexual power.
- age factor. After 40 years, the "first bells" of a weakening of a man's sexual strength may appear. At the same time, you need to understand that each person has their own body, their own rhythm, their own concept of norm. Therefore, you should not take as an axiom the norm established by doctors: at least 1 sexual intercourse per week. If a man has a norm, for example 1 act in 10 days, you shouldn't "sound the alarm" and prove to yourself and your partner that everything is in order with his power. This will lead to exhaustion of the body, and therefore really to disorder.
For any man, the fact that he is no longer capable of everything he was capable of recently is a huge stress. But impotence is treated quickly and effectively. And the sooner a person turns to a specialist, the faster and easier it will be to fix the problem.
Potency problems in men: physiological aspect
The onset of impotence is very easy to explain in terms of physiology. To do this, you just need to understand the specifics of the structure of the male penis and the mechanism of the onset of erection. The body of the penis has a spongy structure containing many cavities. This is what allows the erection process to start.
When a member is in a calm state, blood circulation occurs as follows: blood silently enters the cavities through the arteries and exits through the veins. In a state of sexual arousal, there is a sharp increase in blood flow to the caves, as the veins narrow, preventing the outflow of blood. And each cavity is filled with blood. Externally, this is manifested precisely in the tension and enlargement of the penis.
It is worth noting that almost every man at least once had a situation where he could not achieve an erection. And this is not a pathology, much less a sign of impotence. If such a situation constantly arises, then only in this case it is possible to diagnose impotence.
The physiological nature of impotence
There are a number of causes of impotence, which are purely physiological or physical in nature. These include:
- hormonal disorders. First, the cause may be the dysfunction of the gonads, which are responsible for the production of testosterone. This problem has several signs: the timbre of the voice rises, excess fat settles on the hips, buttocks, chest, the growth of hair 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 and is replaced by coarse tissue. The cause of sclerosis, in turn, can be a lesion of the penis, priapism, intentional 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 male problems with potency. They directly affect the process of inflow and outflow of blood in the penis. In particular, blood flow to the penis can become insufficient, which will contribute to prolonged and sometimes even painful erections. In this case, the member is, as it were, in a semi-excited state. Or, conversely, there may be too intense outflow of blood, which allows an erection to occur quickly, but just as quickly and terminate. Sometimes a man doesn't even have time to complete intercourse.
- disorders of the nervous system. Diseases such as epilepsy, head trauma, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis can cause problems in sexual life. However, these diseases often worsen a person's condition and reduce the quality of his life to such an extent that sex is the last thing he thinks about.
Potency problems in men: the psychological aspect
Impotence can also have a psychogenic nature. This means that it was psychological factors that influenced a man's sexual power. These possible reasons usually include:
- 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. Worse still, if a woman didn't just show resentment or annoyance, but she laughed at a man, she accused him of not loving her or, even worse, called her helpless. A woman's behavior and reaction in such situations plays a huge role.
- stress, nervous tension, 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 begins to encounter difficulties in an intimate matter.
- complex, unconscious fears. According to andrologists, it is in the psyche that the reasons why a man begins to have difficulties. The complex that it will not be possible to satisfy a woman (for example during the first intimacy), the fear of "making a mess" (especially if there have already been previous ones), etc. - all this instantly affects the potency of a man. In addition, there may be an incompatibility of partners, which can also cause impotence. According to andrologists, of all the possible causes of impotence, the most common is psychological. Therefore, usually the treatment of men with such a diagnosis is carried out by a psychologist (sexologist). <
Treatment methods for potency disorders
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 with various "potency" drugs. But not all men think that they can, on the contrary, harm the body. Also, if a man, for example, has impotence due to disorders of the endocrine system, no matter how much he takes the pills, they will not help him, as the situation will improve only after the elimination of endocrine disorders. 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 in cases of psychogenic impotence, but also when a man experiences a very difficult diagnosis, he 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 teach how to cope with stress).
- Get out of the state of despair, depression, etc. , if these experiences exist.
- Providing psychological support, helping the patient to look to the future with optimism.
As a rule, if a person is severely experiencing a disease, drug treatment is combined with psychotherapy, which gives an excellent therapeutic effect.
Penile prosthesis
This is a drastic measure, which is used as a last resort, when none of the treatment methods have helped. Usually this method is offered to men at a young age. The operation gives a 100% effect, it is performed at such a high level that even specialists do not always notice that a penile prosthesis has been performed.
Only a doctor treats patients. She conducts diagnostics, a comprehensive examination, identifies the cause of the ailment and only on the basis of these data prescribes the necessary course of treatment for a particular patient. Sometimes a psychologist works with both partners, because the effectiveness of the treatment directly depends on the correct behavior of the wife.
Additional activities
These include, for example, dietary recommendations, which in the early stages of the disorder can even resolve the situation on their own. In severe cases, diet is a mandatory additional measure. It is important for every man to eat foods rich in vitamins E, C, beta-carotene.
Vitamin E contains all kinds of nuts, sunflower seeds, beef liver, buckwheat, oatmeal, eggs, vegetable oils (especially soybean) in its raw form.
Vitamin C is found in sea fish, seafood, berries, citrus fruits (especially lemons), fruit.
Carrots, peppers, all kinds of cabbage, vegetables (especially parsley), apricots contain beta-carotene in large quantities.