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What affects the development of sexual impotence in men and how to deal with it?

Impotence in men (impotence), in other words, erectile dysfunction is a disease that leads to impossibility of sexual intercourse fully or carrying it in full. According to statistics, this disorder affects up to 52 % of the adult population aged 40 years and older.

It should be clarified that there are two variants of impotence: organic and psychological. In the first case the disorder develops gradually and is usually associated with physiological aging men. Psychological impotence occurs rapidly and can develop after severe anxiety and stress even in young men.

Causes

Male impotence causes a variety of reasons, among which are commonly distinguished:

  • Psychological.

To him is attributed the nervous disorders, including psychoses and neuroses caused by stress, depression, conflict, and prolonged sexual abstinence.

  • Neurogenic.

This category includes injuries to spinal cord, or brain, surgery in this area. Impotence may develop due to multiple sclerosis, lumbar-sacral osteochondrosis, circulatory disorders of the brain, etc.

  • Endocrine.

Should include diabetes mellitus, dysfunction of the thyroid gland and adrenal glands, changes in the secretory function of the pituitary gland, malfunctions in the synthesis of testosterone by the testicles, etc.

  • Vascular.

This category includes diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, impaired venous outflow from the penis.

  • Organic lesions.

Among them, Peyronie's disease, inflammation of the genitourinary system, injuries of the penis, etc.

  • Medicinal.

Impotence often develops under the influence of vasodilator drugs as well as due to hormonal, anti-ulcer or psychotropic drugs, etc.

The main factor preventing the effective treatment of sexual insolvency men, is their unwillingness to go with his problem to the doctor. After all, erectile dysfunction many consider to be a personal problem, which is simply not accepted. Together, however, a common misconception that impotence is incurable, although in 95% of cases when erectile dysfunction modern medicine can help.

Treatment approaches

Curing impotence is possible and necessary, as complete erection – a special component of men's health. The primary aspect is the establishment of the true reasons which led to the development of pathology. However, you should realize once and for all: to do anything and can be done only under the supervision of a physician.

Today for the treatment of male impotenceexperts suggest that medical therapy, psychotherapeutic techniques and surgical intervention.

Psychotherapy can be effective if the sexual weakness caused by the disorder of relations. Especially effective sessions with a specialist therapist that will help your man to overcome anxiety, believing in myself again. However, this method will bear fruit only if the problem is caused by domestic turmoil, not a serious disease.

Drug therapy pathology include special step-up the erection of the funds ("Inforte", "Vimaks", "Viagra"). The action of these drugs is based on the effect of stimulation. It occurs an hour after ingestion and lasts up to 4-36 hours (depending on funds).

In addition, can be applied injectable pharmacotherapy. The essence of the method is the introduction of the penis of vasodilators. Injection gives the possibility of a full erection, even in the absence of sexual arousal.

When therapies do not work, resorting to surgical intervention. Often an operation there are certain indications: arterial or venous insufficiency of the penis. However, patients can be offered radical solution — replacement.

Recipes of traditional medicine

Surely everyone knows that herbal medicines have a strong effect, have the least side effects and influence almost all spheres of activity of the body. Therefore, to treat impotency, many people prefer folk remedies. However, it is worth remembering that a single "collection impotence" does not exist. For each case selected for a particular plant or complex.

So when blood circulation of the penis is recommended gingko biloba, aloe, horse chestnut, ginger.

For men whose problem is psychological, popular recipes recommended to take tincture of Valerian, motherwort hearty, Hypericum perforatum.

For those who have impotence caused by lower levels of sex hormones, can help Chinese Magnolia vine, verbena officinalis, Rhodiola rosea, nettle, asparagus, arugula, Siberian ginseng.

From premature ejaculation very effective peppermint, hop cones, white water Lily, Nuphar lutea.

However, along with the treatment of folk remedies should be mandatory to radically change their way of life. Make it a rule to take proper rest and sleep eight or more hours a day. Be sure to provide yourself adequate physical activity, including running, walking, swimming. To go to the bath, to massage andto take a sun bath.

In the diet should twice a day to include salads from fresh vegetables, including root crops: carrot, radish, Swede, turnip. To stop immoderate use of strong tea and coffee, to give up alcohol.