Sexual impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, is the inability and difficulty in having or maintaining an erection of the penis that allows intimate contact. So a man may have a problem when this difficulty occurs in at least 50% of attempts to have sexual contact, and what can happen is that the erection is not rigid enough for penetration. This problem can be treated through the use of medicines such as Viagra or Cialis, or using herbal teas. See what remedies can be used in Remedies for Sexual Impotence.
Sexual impotence mostly affects men between the ages of 50 and 80, and in addition to impairing the sexual and intimate health of the man, can also bring other psychological problems such as depression, thereby contributing to a decrease in quality of life.
Main causes
Some of the most common causes that lead to erectile dysfunction problems include:
- Use of drugs;
- Alcoholism;
- Obesity;
- Excessive use of certain medications such as antihypertensives, antidepressants and antipsychotics for example;
- Psychological problems such as depression, trauma, fear, dissatisfaction or decreased libido;
- Chronic diseases, such as kidney failure or diabetes. Understand why diabetes can cause impotence.
In addition, smoking is another major cause of sexual impotence, as cigarette smoking reduces the blood flow in the sex organ, making it difficult to erect or completely stop it. Know the main causes that can lead to the emergence of this problem in Main Causes of Sexual Impotence.
Symptoms
Some of the main symptoms of sexual impotence include:
- Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection;
- Less rigid and flaccid erection;
- Reduction of sexual organ size;
- More time to achieve erection;
- Difficulty in keeping intimate contact in some sexual positions;
- Increased effort and concentration to maintain erection;
- Decreased hairs on the body;
- Decreased number of spontaneous erections upon waking;
- Ejaculation faster than usual;
- Changes or deformation in the genital organ;
- Peripheral vascular disease that hinders the passage of blood to the lower limbs of the body, such as legs, feet and sexual organ.
Learn to recognize if it is sexual impotence in How to Identify if it is Sexual Impotence.
Diagnosis
In order to diagnose erectile dysfunction, the doctor will make a detailed record of all the difficulties experienced during intimate contact, as well as other possible causes such as depression or drug use, for example, that may be at the origin of the problem. In addition, the doctor also does a physical examination for deformities in the genital organ, diseases in the prostate, signs of hypogonadism or signs of cardiovascular diseases or of neurological problems.
When necessary, your doctor may also ask you to perform laboratory tests to assess the levels of lipids, sugars and the hormone testosterone in the body, as these values may help identify the possible problem.
Treatment
Sexual impotence can be treated in different ways because its treatment depends on its cause. So some of the treatment options that exist are:
- Use of medicines like Sildenafil (Viagra), Tadalafil (Cialis) or Vardenafil (Levitra), Apomorphine, Blemelanotide or Alprostadil that help in erection.
- Replacement therapy with hormones in capsules, patches or injections that increase testosterone levels and facilitate testosterone;
- Use of vacuum devices that promote erection and are especially advised for men who can not make treatment with medicines;
- Surgery for implantation of penile prostheses that are used only in last resort only when all other treatments were not successful.
In addition to the above treatments, counseling with a psychologist or psychiatrist and couple therapy are also very important as they help address other problems, fears and insecurities that may exist and are also contributing to the problem. Psychotherapy is also indicated in these cases to help treat stress, anxiety, and depression.
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Home remedies are also a great choice for sufferers with this problem, which can be easily prepared at home with natural ingredients. Here's how to prepare a rosemary tea, with a leather hat and catuaba or homemade syrup with honey, guarana and ginseng to treat sexual impotence.
