Excessive use of certain medications, depression, smoking, alcoholism, trauma, decreased libido or hormonal diseases are some of the causes that lead to sexual impotence, a problem that prevents the man from having a satisfactory intimate contact.
Sexual impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, is the difficulty or inability to have or maintain an erection in at least 50% of attempts to have sexual contact. In some cases, what may happen is that the erection is not rigid enough for penetration.
1. Prolonged use of drugs
Some remedies used to treat chronic problems, such as high blood pressure or depression, may have a long-term side effect that leads to male impotence. Some of the most frequent cases occur with prolonged use of antidepressants, antihypertensives or antipsychotics, but others may also cause this problem.
So if you are using a medication for a long time, it is best to consult the package leaflet to see if it can have this effect or to consult the doctor who prescribed it.
2. Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages or cigarettes
In addition to negatively affecting the entire body, dependence on alcoholic beverages or cigarette, also affects the genital region, hampering the circulation of blood that is necessary to initiate and maintain erection.
Thus, men who smoke or consume alcoholic beverages in excess, over the years may have a greater difficulty to have an erection, and may eventually develop impotence.
3. Hormonal problems
Problems that cause hormonal changes such as hypothyroidism or diabetes, for example, can affect the entire metabolism and sexual functioning of the body, contributing to impotence. Understand better how diabetes can affect sexual ability.
In addition, there are cases where the man's copro is more difficult to produce sex hormones, such as testosterone, which decrease libido and can cause difficulty in having an erection.
4. Depression and other psychological illnesses
Psychological illnesses such as depression or anxiety disorders often cause negative feelings like fear, anxiety, nervousness and dissatisfaction, which end up leaving the man uncomfortable at the time of intimate contact.
5. Drug use
A large proportion of drugs, such as alcohol or cigarette smoking, also cause impotence in the long term, not only because of decreased circulation to the genital area, but also because of the psychological changes they cause, leading to distancing from the real world.
Some of the drugs that are most often related to erectile dysfunction include cocaine, marijuana or heroin, for example. See other negative effects of the drug on the body.
6. Overweight or Obesity
Being overweight can cause impotence in two different ways. First, it increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, which hinder blood circulation and prevent a satisfactory erection, and then also decreases the production of the hormone testosterone, which is the main responsible for the libido in man.
Thus, weight loss and regular exercise is a great way to combat sexual impotence, especially when you are overweight. Here's how to easily calculate your ideal weight.
7. Changes in the sexual organ
Although it is more rare, the development of sexual impotence may also arise due to small deformities in the penis, such as fibrosis, cysts or anatomical changes, which hinder the passage of blood.
Therefore, if there is no other cause that can justify impotence, it is advisable to consult a urologist to evaluate the anatomy of the sexual organ.
8. Neurological diseases
Several neurological problems present a very high risk of causing impotence in man. That is because, problems in the nerves can hinder the communication of the brain with the sexual organ, hindering the erection.
Some neurological problems that appear to be related to the onset of erectile dysfunction include Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, brain tumors or multiple sclerosis, for example.
What to do in case of impotence
When there are symptoms such as difficulty in having or maintaining an erection, flaccid erection, reduction of the size of the sexual organ or difficulty in maintaining intimate contact in some sexual positions it is recommended to consult the doctor, so that he can identify the cause of sexual impotence and initiate the treatment.
Sexual impotence can be treated in different ways depending on the cause of the problem, and it may be recommended to take medicines such as Viagra or Cialis, hormone therapy, use of vacuum devices or surgery to place prosthetics in the penis. See more about this problem and what treatment options are available.
