Problems in sexual life are not uncommon. And if earlier such problems were not discussed either in conversations or at a doctor's appointment, now the problems in this area are of great interest. There are no more prohibitions around intimate life and problems in it. Therefore, recently the problem of impotence has gained popularity among complaints at the doctor's office. To determine the main causes of the disease, you can only contact a specialist in this field. Why impotence takes some men by surprise, and also read about treatment methods in the material estet-portal.com.
What is impotence? How is the diagnosis made?
The lack of erection of the penis, which makes it impossible for a man to have sexual intercourse, is regarded as a manifestation of impotence. This can be manifested by a lack of sexual desire and a lack of orgasm. Other manifestations of impotence include accelerated ejaculation.
This all affects the emotional state of a man, negatively affecting family relationships and the work process.
Earlier, the diagnosis of impotence was made by a doctor with complaints about the inability to have a longer sexual intercourse and a small erection strength. But impotence implies the impossibility of any erection. Fortunately, such men are in the minority. In other cases, the diagnosis sounds "erectile dysfunction". Impotence can be either primary or secondary.
Why do some men get impotence by surprise?
Previously, there was an opinion that the main causes of impotence are psychological disorders and disturbed metabolism of sex hormones. Now the main role is given to organic changes that interfere with the mechanism of erection. At the same time, the exchange of sex hormones and psychological disorders are also considered as possible causes.
Main causes of impotence in men:
- Psychological factors – prolonged depression and stressful situations.
- Neurological – intervertebral disc damage, trauma, multiple sclerosis, pelvic surgery, alcohol abuse.
- Cardiology – vascular pathology due to diabetes mellitus, smoking, hypertension, atherosclerosis.
- Venous – obstruction in the mechanism of outflow of blood from the penis.
- Medicinal – taking antihypertensive drugs, luteinizing hormone, antidepressants.
In a healthy male body, an erection occurs as follows: under the stimulation of impulses from the central nervous system, the walls of the vessels of the penis relax, and the blood quickly fills the penis. At the same time, the arteries of the penis squeeze small vessels, through which, in a calm state, blood is discharged into the veins. So the outflow of blood is sharply reduced and an erection occurs.
The mechanism of development of impotence is mainly associated with the presence of an obstruction in the blood vessels. These are atherosclerotic plaques, vasoconstriction, vascular pathology in diabetes mellitus and hypertension. With these diseases, the walls of arteries, veins and arterioles lose their elasticity, become brittle, which leads to the development of impotence.
Diagnostic and treatment methods for impotence
Only 10% of men with problems in their sexual life turn to doctors for help. Treatment of impotence and resumption of erection is possible in more than half of the cases, but only if the true cause of impotence is found.
In search of the causes of impotence, the specialist must first rule out inflammatory diseases of the prostate and bladder. To do this, you need to take blood and urine tests. Further, it is important to exclude hormonal problems, which will require the consultation of an endocrinologist. The third step in finding the cause is to identify vascular pathologies using Doppler ultrasound, which will determine the blood supply to the penis.
After the cause of impotence is found, treatment is carried out, which can be surgical and medical.
Intracavernous injections, penile prostheses, or stimulants are often used to treat impotence.
In mild forms of impotence and mild severity, it is recommended to treat impotence with folk methods. For this, ginger tea, tincture of ginseng, celery, pumpkin seeds, walnut and oak bark decoction are effective.
In any case of erectile dysfunction, a man should consult a doctor so as not to harm himself and his family in the future.
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