What to do if a man has problems with potency

It is very important for every man to be strong sexually. One of the greatest subconscious fears of a man 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, you should 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 reduction and extinction of a man's sexual function. The disorder can periodically remind itself after the age of 40, and with age the man only gets stronger if no measures are taken. There are symptoms (or criteria) that allow the doctor to diagnose a decrease in potency in a man:

1. Lack of male sexual attraction to a woman.
2. With sexual desire, the man still experiences difficulties in achieving an erection, i. e. erectile dysfunction is observed.
3. A man cannot insert an erect penis into a woman's vagina.
4. The man has premature ejaculation, while the erection is very short.
5. The man has a delay or even a complete lack of ejaculation.
6. To achieve orgasm, a man needs special conditions (for example, in a car, elevator, park, etc. , where other people can see 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 some problems in the body: certain diseases, drugs, injuries, etc.
• psychogenic. This disorder occurs due to all kinds of psychological factors: stress, subconscious fear of failure in sex, insecurity, psychological trauma, etc.

However, there are many reasons that can contribute 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 fixing the problem itself.

Potency problems: causes

What should be done if a man has a sexual disorder? First of all, you need to determine the reason that led to this.

Among the most common reasons for the development of the problem in men are the following:

• irregular sex life. If a man's sex life is irregular, potency decreases and sexual behavior is distorted.
• infectious diseases. Modern medicine treats sexually transmitted diseases 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. Not fully cured diseases of the genitourinary system are a danger to potency: prostatitis, orchitis, vesiculitis, urethritis, etc.
• chronic diseases. Diseases such as hypertension, disorders of the endocrine system, diabetes mellitus, hyperplasia of the prostate significantly reduce sexual desire.
• bad habits and objective factors. Abuse of alcohol, drugs, passive lifestyle, smoking, irregular sleep and eating, 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, you should not take as an axiomthe norm established by doctors - at least 1 sexual act 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 will lead to exhaustion of the body, and then indeed to disorder.

For any man, the fact that he is no longer capable of everything he was capable of just 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 the problem will be solved.

Male potency problems: a physiological aspect

The occurrence of impotence is very easy to explain from the point of view of physiology. To do this, you just need to understand the specifics of the structure of the male penis and the mechanism of erection. The body of the penis has a spongy structure containing numerous cavities. This allows the build process to begin.

When the member is at rest, blood circulation takes place in the following way: blood quietly enters the cavities through the arteries and leaves through the veins. In a state of sexual arousal, there is a sharp increase in blood flow to the caverns, while the veins narrow, which prevents the outflow of blood. And every cavity is filled with blood. Externally, this manifests itself precisely in tension and enlargement of the penis.

It is worth noting that almost every man at least once had a situation in which 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 it is possible to diagnose impotence.

The physiological nature of impotence

There are a number of causes of impotence that are purely physiological or physical in nature. They include:

• hormonal disorders. First of all, the cause may be a dysfunction of the gonads, which are responsible for the production of testosterone. This problem has several signs: the timbre of the voice increases, excess fat is deposited on the thighs, buttocks, breasts, the growth of body and facial hair slows down. Another cause could be a pituitary tumor. This is due to the fact that the tumor actively produces prolactin. It is the excess of this hormone that causes the disorder.
• cavernous tissue sclerosis. 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 injury to 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 potency problems in men. 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 even sometimes painful erections. In this case, the member is, as it were, in a semi-excited state. Or, on the contrary, there may be too intense an outflow of blood, which allows the erection to occur quickly, but just as quickly to end. Sometimes a person does not even have time to complete intercourse.
• disorders of the nervous system. Diseases such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis can provoke problems in sex life. Often, however, these diseases worsen a person's condition and reduce the quality of his life so much that sex is the last thing he thinks about.

Male potency problems: the psychological aspect

Impotence can also have a psychogenic nature. This means that psychological factors have affected a man's sexual power. These possible causes usually include:

• psychological trauma. These can be different situations: for example, a man had a sexual failure, but did not receive support from a woman. It is even worse if a woman does not just show resentment or irritation, but laughs at a man, accuses him of not loving her, or, even worse, calls her impotent. A woman's behavior and reaction in such situations plays a huge role.
• stress, nervous tension, depression. The life of 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 person begins to experience difficulties in an intimate matter.
• complexes, subconscious fears. According to andrologists, the reasons why a man begins to experience difficulties is 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 up" (especially if there have already been precedents), etc. - all this immediately affects the potency of a man. In additionthere can be incompatibility of partners, which can also cause impotence. According to andrologists, of all 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). <

Methods of treatment of potency disorders

There are several approaches to treating the disorder. Depending on the severity of the disease, its cause, the age and general health of the patient and other factors, the doctor may offer an option:

Medical therapy

Pharmacies abound with various drugs "for potency". But not everyone thinks that they can, on the contrary, harm the body. In addition, if a person, for example, has impotence due to disorders of the endocrine system, then no matter how many pills he takes, they will not help him, since the situation will improve only after the endocrine disorders are removed. That is why you should always remember that drug treatment is the prerogative of a specialist.

Consultations with a psychologist (sexologist)

A psychologist (sexologist) can help not only in cases of psychogenic impotence, but also when a person experiences the diagnosis very hard, falls into a state of depression, etc. A psychologist can help a person:

1. Determine the cause of the problem (fears, complexes, stress, uncertainty, etc. ).
2. Solve these psychological problems (for example, get rid of complexes or learn how to cope with stress).
3. Get out of the state of despair, depression, etc. , if there are such experiences.
4. Provide psychological support, help the patient look optimistically into the future.

As a rule, if a person has a serious illness, drug treatment is combined with psychotherapy, which gives an excellent therapeutic effect.

Penile prosthesis

This is a drastic measure that is 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 specialists do not always notice that a penis prosthesis has been made.

Only a doctor treats patients. He conducts diagnostics, a comprehensive examination, identifies the cause of the disorder and only on the basis of these data prescribes the course of treatment that is necessary for a particular patient. Sometimes a psychologist works with both partners, since the effectiveness of the treatment depends directly on the correct behavior of the wife.

Additional activities

These include, for example, dietary recommendations, which in the early stages of the disorder may even resolve the situation by itself. In more severe cases, diet is a mandatory additional measure. It is important for every man to eat food rich in vitamins E, C, beta-carotene.

Vitamin E contains all types of nuts, sunflower seeds, beef liver, buckwheat, oatmeal, eggs, vegetable oils (especially soy) in raw form.

Vitamin C is found in sea fish, seafood, berries, citrus fruits (especially lemons), fruits.

Carrots, peppers, all types of cabbage, vegetables (especially parsley), apricots contain beta-carotene in large quantities.