What to do if a man has problems with potency.

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

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

Problems with potency: types of disorders

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

1. The lack of sexual attraction of a man towards a woman.
2. With sexual desire, a man still experiences difficulty in achieving 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 of very short duration.
5. A man has a delay or even a complete absence of ejaculation.
6. In order to reach orgasm, a man needs special conditions (for example, in a car, elevator, park, etc. , where other people can see sexual intercourse, or in other non-standard conditions).

There are 2 types of impotence, depending on the nature of its appearance:

• organic. This type of disorder occurs due to some problem in the body: certain diseases, medications, injuries, etc.
• psychogenicThis 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 potency disorders. It is very important to know about them, because identifying the cause of the problem 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 lifeIf a man's sex life is irregular, potency decreases and sexual behavior becomes distorted.
• infectious diseases. Diseases that are sexually transmitted, 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 for potency is also not that diseases of the genitourinary system are not completely cured: 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, a passive lifestyle, smoking, irregular sleep and nutrition, unfavorable weather are also enemies of a man's sexual power.
• age factorAfter 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 his own body, his own rhythm, his own concept of the norm. Therefore, he should not take as an axiom the norm established by doctors: at least 1 intercourse per week. If a man has a norm, for example, 1 act in 10 days, then he should not "sound the alarm" and prove to himself and his partner that everything is in order with his potency. This will lead to exhaustion of the body, and then really disorder.

For any man, the fact that he is no longer capable of all that he was recently capable of is a great 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 solve the problem.

Potency problems in men: physiological aspect

The appearance of impotence is very easy to explain in physiological terms. To do this, you just need to understand the details 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 that contains many cavities. This is what allows the erection process to begin.

When a member is in a state of calm, blood circulation occurs as follows: blood calmly 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 are narrowed, which prevents the outflow of blood. And every cavity is filled with blood. Outwardly, 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 and 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, which are purely physiological or physical in nature. These 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 rises, excess fat is deposited on the hips, buttocks, chest, hair growth 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 in the cavities of the penis 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).
• disorders of the cardiovascular system. Diseases such as aortic aneurysm, varicose veins and atherosclerosis can cause male problems with potency. They directly affect the process of blood entering and leaving the penis. In particular, blood flow to the penis can become insufficient, which will contribute to prolonged and even painful erections. In this case, the member is, so to speak, in a semi-aroused state. Or, on the contrary, there may be too much blood flow, which allows an erection to occur quickly, but with the same speed and purpose. Sometimes a man does not even have time to complete sexual intercourse.
• nervous system disorders. Diseases such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis can lead to problems in sexual life. However, these diseases often worsen a person's condition and reduce their quality of life so much that sex is the last thing on their minds.

Problems with potency in men: the psychological aspect

Impotence can also have a psychogenic nature. This means that psychological factors influenced a man's sexual power. These possible reasons generally include:

• Psychological trauma. This can be a variety of situations: for example, a man had a sexual failure, but did not receive support from a woman. Worse still, if a woman not only showed resentment or annoyance, but she laughed at a man, she accused him of not loving her or, worse, called her impotent. The behavior and reaction of a woman in such situations plays a very important 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 affair.
• complex, subconscious fears. According to andrologists, it is in the psyche that the reasons why a man begins to have difficulties. The complex of not being able 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 instantly affects the potency of a man. In addition, there may be incompatibility of couples, 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 drugs "for potency". But not all men think that they can, on the contrary, harm the body. Also, if a man, for example, has impotence due to endocrine system disorders, no matter how much he takes pills, they will not help him, since the situation will improve only after the endocrine disorders are eliminated. Therefore, you should 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 harsh diagnosis, falls into a state of depression, etc. A psychologist can help a person to:

1. Determine the cause of the problem (fears, complexes, stress, uncertainty, etc. ).
2. Solve these psychological problems (for example, get rid of complexes or teach how to deal with stress).
3. Get out of the state of despair, depression, etc. , if these 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 gives an excellent therapeutic effect.

penis prosthesis

This is a drastic measure, 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 penile prosthesis has been made.

Only one 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, because the effectiveness of 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 its 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 kinds of nuts, sunflower seeds, beef liver, buckwheat, oatmeal, eggs, vegetable oils (especially soy) in its raw form.

Vitamin C is found in sea fish, shellfish, berries, citrus fruits (in particular, lemons), fruits.

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