In men, Diabetes can cause male impotence, which consists of the difficulty or inability to have or maintain an erection of the penis in at least 50% of attempts to have sexual contact. It is believed that this happens due to endocrine changes, vascular, neurological and psychological, which end up harming the erection. Learn Why Diabetes Can Cause Impotence on Understand Why Diabetes Can Cause Sexual Impotence. In addition, it is also believed that this disease can impair the quality and production of spermatozoa.
In women, this disease can also have a negative impact on their fertility, as infertility, menstrual abnormalities, increased chances of abortion or premature menopause can occur. However, the relationship between diabetes and infertility still needs to be further investigated scientifically so that their relationship and possible treatments can be identified.
How to Prevent Infertility
To prevent infertility problems caused by diabetes it is recommended to keep the disease under control by keeping blood glucose levels within the ideal, through proper nutrition, exercise and use of medications prescribed by the doctor. See what to eat to keep diabetes under control in What to Eat in Diabetes.
For couples who are trying to conceive, before suspecting that diabetes has caused infertility you need to understand that the woman can take up to 1 year to get pregnant, so it is only recommended to consult the doctor after that period. The doctor will then investigate if there are any problems that need to be addressed so the couple can get pregnant.
Other Diabetes Complications
Diabetes can increase the chances of depression, so problems such as ejaculation disorders, decreased libido and decreased vaginal lubrication can also contribute to infertility in couples.
In addition, there is usually thirst, increased urge to urinate, hunger, tiredness and poor circulation, and this disease can also cause other diseases such as kidney problems, eye problems such as glaucoma, cataracts or retinopathy, or nervous system problems such as diabetic neuropathy.
