What to do if a man has potency problems

It is very important that every man is sexually strong. One of a man's biggest subconscious fears is sexual impotence, or impotence. However, already after 40 years, a man can begin to show the first signs of decreased potency.

In this case, you need to rule out all complexes and consult a doctor, as in the early stages this problem is quickly and effectively treated.

Problems with potency: types of disorders

Impotence is a gradual decrease and extinction of a man's sexual function. The disorder may recur periodically after age 40, and with age, man only intensifies if no action is taken. There are symptoms (or criteria) that allow the doctor to diagnose a decrease in potency in a man:

1. A man's lack of sexual attraction to a woman.
2. With sexual desire, the man still finds it difficult to get an erection, that is, erectile dysfunction is observed.
3. A man cannot insert an erect penis into a woman's vagina.
4. A man has premature ejaculation while the erection is very short.
5. A man has a delay or even a complete absence of ejaculation.
6. In order to reach orgasm, a man needs special conditions (eg, in a car, elevator, parking lot, 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 occurrence:

• organic. This type of disorder occurs due to any problems 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, there are many reasons that can contribute to the development of power disturbances. It is very important to know them, as it is the identification of the cause of the problem that is the first step in getting rid of the problem itself.

Problems with potency: causes

What should be done if a man has a sexual disorder? First of all, you need 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 irregular, 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, very active sexual behavior, sex with different partners is not the best option. The danger to potency is also not fully cured diseases of the genitourinary system: prostatitis, orchitis, vesiculitis, urethritis, etc.
• chronic diseases. Diseases such as hypertension, disorders of the endocrine system, diabetes mellitus, prostatic hyperplasia, significantly reduce sexual desire.
• bad habits and objective factors. Alcohol abuse, drug abuse, passive lifestyle, smoking, irregular sleep and nutrition, an unfavorable climate are also enemies of a 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 the 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, then you should not "sound the alarm" and prove to yourself and your partner that everything is in order with your potency. This will lead to exhaustion of the body and then to disorder.

For any man, the fact that he is no longer capable of everything he was capable of lately is a great stress. But impotence is treated quickly and effectively. And the sooner a person goes to an expert, the faster and easier it will be to solve 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 an erection. The body of the penis has a spongy structure containing many cavities. This is what allows the erection process to begin.

When a limb is in a calm state, blood circulation occurs as follows: blood silently 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 caves, while the veins narrow, which prevents blood from flowing out. And every 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 was unable to get an erection. And this is not a pathology, much less a sign of impotence. If such a situation occurs constantly, 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. Firstly, the cause may be 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 hips, buttocks, chest, hair growth on the body and face decreases. Another cause could be a pituitary tumor. This is worrisome with the fact that the tumor actively produces prolactin. It is the overabundance of this hormone that causes the disorder.
• cavernous tissue sclerosis. In other words, the thin tissue in the penile cavities dies and is replaced by thick tissue. The cause of sclerosis, in turn, can be an injury to the penis, priapism, intentional delay in sexual intercourse (if this is a frequent practice).
• cardiovascular system disorders. Diseases like aortic aneurysm, varicose veins and atherosclerosis can lead to male potency problems. They directly affect the process of blood entering and leaving the penis. In particular, blood flow to the penis may become insufficient, which will contribute to prolonged and sometimes painful erections. In this case, the member is, so to speak, in a semi-excited state. Or, on the contrary, there may be a very intense outflow of blood, which allows an erection to occur quickly, but just as quickly and to end. Sometimes a man doesn't even have time to complete sexual intercourse.
• nervous system disorders. Diseases such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis can cause problems in sexual life. However, often these diseases worsen a person's condition and reduce the quality of their life so much that sex is the last thing they think 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 laughed at a man, she'd accuse him of not loving her or, worse, call her helpless. A woman's behavior and reaction in such situations play 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 experience difficulties in an intimate matter.
• complex, subconscious fears. According to andrologists, it is in the psyche that the reasons why a man begins to have difficulties arise. The complex that it will not be possible to satisfy a woman (for example, during the first intimacy), the fear of "spoiling" (especially if there are already precedents), etc. - all this instantly affects the potency of a man. In addition, there can be partner incompatibility, which can also cause impotence. According to andrologists, of all the possible causes of impotence, the most common is psychological. Therefore, treatment of men with this diagnosis is usually 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 every man thinks that he 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 pills, they will not help him, as the situation will only improve after the endocrine disorders are eliminated. Therefore, 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 man experiences a very difficult diagnosis, 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 (eg, get rid of complexes or teach them how to deal with stress).
3. Get out of the state of despair, depression, etc. , if such experiences exist.
4. Provide psychological support, help the patient to look to the future with optimism.

As a rule, if a person is experiencing a serious illness, drug treatment is combined with psychotherapy, which provides 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 younger age. The operation gives 100% effect, it is performed at such a high level that specialists do not always realize that a penile prosthesis was performed.

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

complementary activities

This includes, for example, dietary recommendations, which in the early stages of the disorder may even resolve the situation on their own. In more severe cases, diet is a mandatory additional measure. It is important for any man to eat foods rich in vitamins E, C, beta-carotene.

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

Vitamin C is found in seafood, seafood, fruits, citrus fruits (in particular lemons), fruits.

Carrots, peppers, all kinds of cabbage, greens (especially parsley), apricots contain beta-carotene in large amounts.