Main Causes Of Male Impotence

Main Causes Of Male Impotence

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One of the greatest problems males of all races and ages have faced throughout the ages is impotence. It is deeply related to a man’s psychological well-being and his self-esteem. And that’s why it plays an important role in the way a man functions. For most males, this problem will challenge them at least once during their lifetime.

And one of the toughest things for a man who has erectile dysfunction to do is to get help. Studies have shown that about 50% of males over the age of 50 years to some extent have a problem with impotence, but only about 10 percent of these men actually look for professional help.

Modern doctors are trying not to use this term, seeing in it the condemning subtext. Most often it is replaced by a term such as erectile dysfunction (ED)

In any case, these definitions are understood as a sexual disorder in which a man is unable to achieve or maintain an erection level sufficient for normal sexual intercourse.

Eventually, most men face erectile dysfunction. This problem has a very negative impact on the status of men and family relationships.

The most common causes of impotence in men

Male impotence is caused by three major factors: lifestyle, psychological reasons, and physical reasons. Even though psychological and physical reasons are behind most erectile dysfunction cases, not many people understand that it can also become worse because of the lifestyle choices a person makes. Many men have been able to overcome ED simply by making positive lifestyle changes.

Psychological factor

It is established that psychological impotence can be caused by a variety of underlying causes: certain negative events in life, self-doubt, past failures, temperament, etc. Treatment for psychogenic erectile dysfunction is more expedient, to begin with, a visit to a psychologist or sex therapist.

Lifestyle Factors

The greatest causes of impotence related to lifestyle include alcohol consumption, smoking, and the use of illegal drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and marijuana. A sedentary and obese lifestyle are also contributors to this problem. That’s why decreasing your cigarette, drug and alcohol consumption could greatly improve your sexual performance. And proper diet and a regular exercise plan could stimulate your testosterone production, which results in a boost in your self-confidence.

Organic (physical) causes of impotence

The causes of male impotence, having an organic nature, are quite diverse. Most often, the weakening of male power occurs under the influence of the following violations:

Endocrine (Hormonal) problems

The causes of impotence in men can be hormonal. Disturbances in the work of the testicles, adrenals and thyroid gland can lead to an imbalance of hormones in the body. The problem is that the body lacks testosterone. An insufficient amount of this important hormone occurs when the endocrine system malfunctions. Such disorders cause increased production of prolactin, which actively blocks testosterone. A worsening of sexual function manifests a low level of testosterone. As a result, all processes that are responsible for a full erection are slowed down. In accordance with medical research hormonal ED is often diagnosed in men of middle age and advanced years.

Physical overwork

This is another fairly common reason for the appearance and progression of impotence. Excessive physical exertion depletes the body of a man in a special way, which automatically affects the general state of his health and sexual desire. To avoid such problems, it is necessary to reduce the number and intensity of sports. If the cause of fatigue is hard physical work, you need to learn how to properly relax, eat right and recover. It is important to lead a healthy lifestyle, eliminating bad habits that will seriously worsen the overall condition.

Vascular disorders

The most common cause of organic impotence in men is pathologies and problems associated with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, atherosclerosis or cardiovascular diseases. It is known that the influx of blood to the cavernous bodies of the penis ensures its increase. Problems with the heart and blood vessels lead to a deterioration in filling the penis with blood, reducing the erection, and then to its complete absence. Vascular erectile dysfunction is called vasculogenic, which results in organic and functional transformations of the vessels of the genital organ.

Neurogenic disorders

Frequent causes of erectile dysfunction are diseases and injuries of the peripheral nerves and central nervous system. In this case, there is a partial or complete blocking of nerve impulses, which, when passing into cavernous bodies, cause an erection of the penis. The development of sexual impotence can occur due to a suffered spinal trauma, in the presence of cerebrovascular pathologies, a herniated disc, neoplasms, Parkinson’s disease, and many other diseases of the nervous system.

Iatrogenic disorders

Taking medications, in the treatment of various diseases such as gout, psychological disorders, peptic ulcer disease can also be the cause of impotence. The replacement of the medicine with a drug similar to the action, after consultation with the doctor, leads to the restoration of the erection. If, however, the replacement or withdrawal of medicine is impossible, for example, in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, then such treatment will provoke the development of sexual dysfunction.

Male urogenital diseases

This is very an actual cause of organic impotence, which is difficult to correct. These include acute and chronic prostatitis, orchitis, orcoepidymitis, cystourethritis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and oncology of this zone. Any inflammation sooner or later will lead to the formation of scars, impaired blood circulation and the function of the inflamed organ. Given their anatomical proximity in the body, erectile dysfunction is a frequent end to this kind of disease.

Diseases of the liver

Diseases of the liver in the form of ordinary toxic or viral hepatitis do not lead to impotence. Its cause may be a progressive decline in the synthetic function of the hepatic cells. This leads to a decrease in the production by the liver cells of testosterone precursors, which are getting into the testicles should become this hormone. As a result, testosterone deficiency with erectile dysfunction develops.

Having determined the cause that affects the potency, you can choose the right treatment to get rid of the problem of erectile dysfunction and restore the normal way of life.  Men who monitor their health, lead a healthy lifestyle, regularly visit a doctor, even in 60-65 years have a full sexual relationship.

Medications taken

Erectile dysfunction can develop as a side effect of the use of a number of drugs: hormonal, vasodilator, psychotropic, antiulcer, and some others. In such cases, to solve the problem, it may be enough to replace the drug taken with a similar form of action, but with a different active substance.

 

 

 

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