Impotence is an extreme degree of erectile dysfunction. At the same time, a man may not have an erection - the rigidity, volume and direction of the penis, which is necessary for having sex. Premature ejaculation is also considered a sign of impotence. For a long time, the causes of impotence were only seen in fatigue, psychological discomfort or a high level of stress. However, sexual disorders can occur with various diseases.
types of impotence
There are several forms of impotence:
- impotence, in which the man does not feel sexual desire;
- erectile impotence. The erection is not strong and long enough to have sex;
- impotence, where a man is unable to insert his penis into the vagina, or premature ejaculation;
- brief erection. Erection ejaculation comes quickly;
- impotence, in which ejaculation does not occur, or takes much longer than in a healthy man;
- anorgasmia. A man does not achieve sexual satisfaction.
It is customary to separate primary and secondary impotence. In the primary form, erection was always insufficient for sexual intercourse. Secondary impotence means that before sexual intercourse was possible, but over time, the erection weakened.
In general, the disease can be divided according to the following characteristics:
- organic impotence. It is caused by physiological causes. For example, diseases of the genitourinary sphere or endocrine disorders. Sexual desire can be saved, but sometimes an erection can disappear during intercourse. Organic impotence progresses imperceptibly. Only sometimes (and then more often) failures occur. Over time, for the appearance of an erection, it is necessary to make more and more efforts. With this type of impotence, spontaneous and nocturnal erections appear less and less.
- Psychological impotence. Its cause are psychogenic factors - depression, neurosis, neurotic states. The disease manifests itself suddenly and only makes itself felt once in a while. At the same time, spontaneous and nocturnal erections are preserved. As a rule, the lack of "male readiness" is associated with certain circumstances or problems.
Impotence can be differentiated by the location of the lesions:
- neuroreceptor. Occurs when receptors on the male head of the penis, seminal vesicles, or prostate gland are damaged;
- spinal. The reason for its occurrence is insufficiently sensitive spinal centers;
- spinal organic. It happens as a result of damage to the lumbar or sacral spinal centers;
- spinal functional. It can occur when the spinal genital centers are affected in the context of overwork.
Causes of impotence
Somatic disorders arise due to the pathological effect on the human nervous system of certain diseases and injuries. The weak links in a man's body are diseases of the heart and gastrointestinal tract. Although, in general, the somatogenic mechanism that leads to impotence can be triggered by a disease of any organ or system. Indeed, in a man's body, many organs are closely interconnected with the sexual sphere.
Causesimpotence in menI can be:
- any injury involving neurosecretion disorders. First, there are injuries to the spine and pelvic region;
- pathology of bone and cartilaginous tissue of the spine: osteochondrosis, spondylarthrosis, hernia, protrusion;
- degenerative changes in the peripheral nervous system: neuritis, plexitis, radiculitis, neuropathy;
- disorders in the hypothalamic-pituitary system;
- diseases of the liver, kidneys, intestines;
- vascular disorders.
- psychological traumas, including those suffered in childhood;
- physical fatigue and prolonged stress.
- overweight and diabetes;
- smoking, alcohol and drug abuse. In the presence of bad habits, impotence manifests itself even in young men.
In addition, impotence is caused by the use of certain drugs and poisoning with toxic substances.
Symptoms of potency disorder
A man may not realize that failures in his sexual sphere are not accidental and that negative changes are already taking place in his body.
The main symptoms of impotence are:
- lack of erectionor its reduction. Even if a man wants to have sex, he cannot bring his penis into a state of tension. And, perhaps, the penis loses its hardness right during intercourse, so it is not possible to complete the act with an orgasm;
- insufficient erection. In certain circumstances, the penis grows in size but remains soft and cannot be inserted into the vagina;
- lost erection. The member reaches the necessary hardness and increases in size, but quickly becomes lethargic and intercourse is impossible;
- intercourse does not give pleasure, sensual sensations are blurred;
- the need for sex occurs less than twice a week;
- premature ejaculation. This feature is critical only when it appears in mature, experienced men who have sufficient experience in sexual intercourse;
- lack of spontaneous morning or night erections;
- lack of sexual desire or its decrease. In anticipation of sex, there is anxiety, fear of intimacy, fear of failure.
Even if a man notices one of the listed symptoms in himself, you should see a doctor. After all, the sooner treatment is started, the faster and more successfully it will be possible to eliminate the problem. If there are a lot of symptoms and they are growing, it is much more difficult to stop the engine from developing.
Important!Impotence can be temporary. Even in the context of very frequent and active sexual intercourse. Or vice versa, premature ejaculation occurs in men who fail to have a regular sex life. Once the frequency of sexual intercourse stabilizes, the man's readiness for sexual contact returns to normal. Short-term "crashes" (with a frequency of up to several episodes per year) are normal and only indicate a man's overwork.
Sexual function declines in older men. As the reproductive age comes to an end, the strength and duration of sexual intercourse gradually decrease. In this case, medical assistance is not necessary, a decrease in potency is natural for male physiology.
Common treatments for impotence
It is necessary to restore male sexual function in a complex way. First of all, the doctor will determine the causes of sexual impotence - psychological and physiological characteristics.
The treatment regimen depends on the causes of the disease. As a rule, the doctor prescribes drugs that need to be taken half an hour before the start of sexual contact. They will give you a temporary erection.
At the same time, it is necessary to restore the balance of vitamins and minerals needed by the body. This problem is solved by taking dietary supplements, vitamin complexes and herbal remedies.
The effect achieved is reinforced by physiotherapy, acupressure and vacuum massage.
The condition of patients is facilitated by classes with a psychologist. An experienced specialist will restore self-esteem, eliminate depression, inferiority complex and fear of failure.
Medical treatment
According to the method of application, drugs are divided into three groups:
- urethral drugs. They are inserted into the urethra just before intercourse. Rectal suppositories will have a similar effect;
- penile injections. It causes expansion of the penis and its rapid filling of blood. In this case, the erection lasts for at least an hour.
- Oral medications for impotence. The most popular and provide a lasting effect. They provide good blood filling, make up for vitamin deficiency.
Synthetic agents that suppress the production of a substance that causes sexual intercourse to end prematurely are also effective. They provide a good blood supply to the penis and thus support sexual arousal. Such medications have been shown to be a maintenance tool for men over 50.
Plant-based food supplements work well for this problem. They improve blood circulation, vitality, normalize the functioning of the central nervous system and increase libido.
non-drug treatment
An active lifestyle, reasonable physical activity can itself solve the problem of insufficient erection. At the same time, it is worth changing your attitude towards life and psychological traumatic factors.
For those who are not ready to radically solve the problem - for example, changing their lifestyle, place of residence or sphere of professional activity, there are specially designed complexes of physical therapy exercises. They should be performed daily, so you will provide the necessary physical activity and activate blood flow in the genital area and prostate.
Acupressure massage restores sexual function well. This procedure should be entrusted to a specialist. Acupressure is performed not only in the area of Organs intimate organs, but also in the area of the feet.
Massage with a vacuum pump can provide an erection. At the same time, oxygenated blood circulates more actively in the blood vessels of the penis.
Folk methods of treatment
First of all, you need to visit a doctor and find out the causes of impotence. After that, according to an expert, it is possible to strengthen the recommended treatment with folk remedies.
Remember that immediate results from such therapy should not be expected. Yes, and they will appear only if the complex of therapeutic measures, lifestyle changes and rejection of bad habits are observed.
Among the folk remedies are the preparation of teas from St. John's wort, gourd, ginger, ginseng, the use of walnuts, garlic, coriander and parsley. For lovers of extreme sensations, we can recommend the method of contrast baths: when you need to sit alternately in a basin with cold and hot water. The duration of stay in each pelvis is 1. 5 minutes, in total you need to do 10 transplants.
Diet for potency violation
If you have potency issues, you should limit your use of salt, sugar, and alcohol. Portions should be small and meals should be frequent, up to 6 times a day.
The main vitamins and minerals that restore male strength: iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, selenium, calcium, vitamins C, B. E. For men's health they are useful:
How common is erectile dysfunction in men?
Percentage of men with some form of mild erectile dysfunction (by age):
- up to 20 years - 5%;
- 20-30 years - from 10 to 30%;
- 30-40 years - from 30 to 40%;
- 40-50 years - from 40 to 50%;
- 50-60 years - from 50 to 60%;
- 60 years and over - from 60 to 80%.
The word "impotence" frightens every man, but it is not always incurable. Let's consider in more detail the causes, treatment methods and common myths about this problem.
Impotence - Is It Forever?
Even in the most difficult cases, modern medical methods help patients regain their masculine power and a normal sex life. Age doesn't matter: even at age 60 or older, you can live a full life if you use an individually selected set of medications and follow your doctor's prescriptions.
It is not always necessary to buy expensive drugs to increase potency: in most cases, it is necessary to eliminate the original cause of the problem. Only a doctor can choose the right method of treatment, self-treatment can lead to negative consequences.
types of dysfunctions
- complete lack of erection;
- intermittent erection (soft penis during sex);
- episodic.
For a normal erection you need:
- A healthy nervous system that responds flexibly to brain impulses.
- Healthy Penis Vessels.
- Healthy muscle and connective tissue of the penis.
- The required level of nitric oxide in the soft tissues of Organs genitals
Risk factors for development
Vascular problems (hypertension and poor blood supply to the genitals).
Approximately 50% of men with hypertension suffer from this problem. With hypertension, the ability of the arteries in the penis to expand is impaired and, in addition, the ability of the corpora cavernosa to relax and fill with a sufficient volume of blood suffers. Collectively, it is found that the penis does not receive enough blood for an erection.
Diabetes.
As you know, diabetes mellitus affects, without exception, all human organs and systems, at the same time as it affects the intimate sphere. Medical statistics tell us that around 30% of men with diabetes suffer from erectile dysfunction of varying severity. As mentioned above, diabetes affects the entire body, especially the production of the main male sex hormone - testosterone. Testosterone concentration decreases in direct proportion to the rise in blood sugar levels, which ultimately leads to erectile dysfunction. In addition, diabetes mellitus leads to impaired blood circulation, especially in small vessels. It happens that the penis cannot be filled with enough blood and the erection weakens.
Low testosterone.
Hypogonadism, the medical term for low testosterone, leads to an overall decrease in sex drive and libido.
When the penis is injured, fibrosis can develop in the corpora cavernosa (cavernosum). As a result, the cavities (cavities) that make up the corpora cavernosa and that are filled with blood, providing an erection, are replaced by connective tissue. The connective tissue can no longer collect blood in itself and stretch, so the quality of the erection deteriorates.
Bad habits.
A substance like nicotine has a pronounced vasoconstrictor effect, so tobacco smoked before intercourse can worsen your erection. With prolonged nicotine abuse, such phenomena become chronic and the quality of erection progressively decreases. Alcohol, through complex chemical processes, stimulates a shift in the balance between testosterone and estrogen towards female sex hormones, which leads to a gradual fading of erectile function.
Stressful situations.
Weak erectile dysfunction that occurred after experiencing stress is called psychogenic or functional. As a rule, this can happen after a lot of stress at work, such as a layoff or other misfortune that is difficult to bear psychologically. Our many years of experience show that combination therapy, which includes not only drugs but also psychotherapy, is a great help in the treatment of this disease.
What tests should be done if you suspect erectile dysfunction?
- General blood analysis;
- Blood test for sugar;
- Blood test for hormone levels;
- Biochemical blood test for lipoproteins and cholesterol;
- General urinalysis;
- Urinalysis for bacteriological culture;
Visual examination and palpation for impotence may reveal:
- testicle size that does not meet anatomical standards;
- scanty facial hair or its complete absence (hormonal failure);
- female breast augmentation;
- detection of a weakened arterial pulse in the lower extremities (as a sign of the presence of atherosclerosis).
- defective structure of the penis.
Impotence - When Not Worth It?
This is a common myth. Impotence in the domestic sphere usually means various types of erectile dysfunction, where a man is unable to get an erection or is unable to maintain it for long enough.
The boundaries of norm and pathology are blurred here, as people's capacities differ significantly. If you notice deviations from the usual norm that are not associated with stress or life changes, see a doctor. It is better not to postpone a delicate problem, as it can be associated with serious pathologies in the body that require urgent treatment.
Signs and treatment at home, massage
The first signs of impotence are the reduction of erection time, the absence of spontaneous erection at night, with time it disappears completely and in suitable situations. Home treatment usually includes massage of the prostate, external genitalia, as well as exposure to reflex points.
This type of treatment removes blood stasis, improves blood circulation and relieves the patient's pain. It is not difficult to master the massage technique: the procedure can be performed independently or together with a partner - this helps to restore trust in relationships and restore harmony in family life.
Impotence: signs and treatment at home
It is not difficult to determine the signs of this disease: it is manifested by lack of erection, reduced duration of sexual intercourse and premature ejaculation. Over time, an erection can disappear completely, it does not appear spontaneously or in appropriate situations.
Home treatment can be carried out only in the absence of physiological and hormonal causes. Massage will help to get rid of tension, eliminate blood stasis and improve your circulation. It must be performed daily: both self-massage and the impact of the partner's hands are useful.
Vascular surgical treatment of erectile dysfunction
Surgical treatment (so-called "dorsal vein resection") of erectile dysfunction involves restoring normal blood flow to the cavernous bodies of the penis and restoring blood balance to the genitals.
Treatment of impotence in men after 50 and 60 years
Erectile dysfunction at this age is due to age-related hormonal changes. As testosterone is responsible for sexual desire and erection, a decrease in its concentration in old age leads to impotence.
A feature of this condition is the gradual fading of sexual possibilities. Libido decreases, erection becomes insufficient for the full realization of sexual intercourse.
This applies to natural processes. In old age, due to hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic prostatitis, blood circulation in the prostate and penis suffers, which affects erectile function.
After 50 years, the main methods of treatment are:
- hormone therapy. This technique is used if impotence has developed against the background of insufficient production of sex hormones by the body.
- Medical therapy. It can be used both as a stand-alone treatment and as an additional technique.
- injection therapy. Usually this method is used for vasoconstriction. By injecting drugs directly into the urethra or corpus cavernosum, they can be dilated.
For each patient, the doctor develops an individual treatment plan that allows you to quickly and effectively restore male power.
It is difficult to name the most effective and fastest remedy for increasing potency after 60 years. But it's best to approach solving this intimate problem comprehensively and start healing your body by normalizing your diet, increasing physical activity, and taking medications that eliminate nutritional deficiencies. In this case, the increase in potency will be more persistent and long-term, and intimate life will become more vivid and memorable.
Pill treatment after 60 years
The use of tablets for the treatment of impotence in the elderly should be used with caution, specialist consultation is required. Such drugs cause increased blood flow to the genitals, which can be dangerous for people with heart and blood vessel disease.
The treatment is personally selected: it includes the rejection of bad habits, gymnastics, massage, as well as getting rid of comorbidities that interfere with intimate life.
Impotence in old age: treatment with folk remedies
Impotence in old age is a common problem: it is associated with the extinction of testosterone production and decreased libido. In addition, several other pathologies are often present above the age of 50.
However, folk remedies help to prolong male youth: among them are ginseng tincture with pronounced tonic properties, seafood, honey, walnuts, rosehip broth. Daily gymnastics and increased physical activity also help maintain male strength in old age.
Advantages of treating impotence in a specialized center:
- Treatment is carried out after diagnosis of the cause and an accurate diagnosis. Therefore, the percentage of treatment success is very high - 98%.
- The clinic employs all the necessary specialists: andrologists, urologists, sexologists, endocrinologists, surgeons, therapists and other physicians.
- The most effective methods of treatment are used to increase potency.
- The goal of erectile dysfunction treatment is to increase natural potency for life and not prescribe single sexual stimulants.
- The ability to restore sexual desire and at any age
- Possibility of independent control and assembly planning
- Effective treatment of other male sexual disorders: premature ejaculation, decreased libido, penis enlargement.
Impotence: Pills for Treatment
There are many pills for treating impotence. The most common and well-known drugs are based on phosphodiesterase inhibitors.
They relax muscle tissue, providing increased blood flow to the penis. Another group includes dietary supplements and their numerous generics - they help relax the smooth muscles of blood vessels. These medications are taken on a course of at least 2 weeks after consulting a doctor. Patients note its high efficiency in the long term.
Causes in young people
The first signs of erectile dysfunction can appear even at a young age up to 30 years - it is associated with both physical and psychological causes. Boys are more likely to suffer not from physical problems but from psychological experiences: shame inspired by their parents, fear of rejection, low self-esteem or guilt.
Stress leads to problems in the relationship with a partner, which eventually turns into dysfunction. In difficult cases, the help of a psychologist is necessary. Hormonal causes are also common - lack of testosterone can lead to underdevelopment of Organs genitals and lack of erection.
Prevention
One of the effective methods to prevent erectile dysfunction from occurring is to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle:
- giving up alcohol, smoking, and other bad habits
- Balanced diet
- active lifestyle
- regular sex life without prolonged abstinence.
It is necessary to reduce the negative impact of stress on the body, for which it is recommended to study several effective methods of relaxing the body and use them regularly.
But the most important thing is to have regular medical examinations and contact specialists in a timely manner so that therapeutic measures take the least amount of time and ensure maximum effectiveness.