The decline of sexual function in adulthood is an absolutely normal stage of physiological aging of the body. However, we are talking about a reduction, not a complete loss of potency. Impotence after 50 years is the result of an unhealthy lifestyle, advanced diseases and bad habits. But even in this case, it is possible and necessary to fight the problem, both with the help of drugs and alternative methods of treatment.
Causes of impotence in adulthood
The decline of sexual function in adulthood is due to a decrease in the synthesis of male sex hormones. For some men this happens after 50 years, for others after 60, but sooner or later everyone feels a decrease in the production of androgens.
Changes in hormonal levels in adulthood are a natural process that accompanies the aging process of the body. With a decrease in androgen production, potency weakens and sexual function decreases, but not its complete absence.
Impotence or erectile dysfunction after 50 years is a disease that can and should be treated. According to doctors, at the age of 50, it is too early for a man to assess himself, because at this age you can lead an active sex life and even become a father, but only if you carefully monitor your own health.
Thus, changes in hormonal levels negatively affect potency, but in a healthy man, such changes lead to a decrease in sexual function, but not to impotence. For the development of complete sexual impotence, natural changes are not enough, so the disease develops in the presence of aggravating factors.
The causes of impotence after 50 years are various diseases and bad lifestyle. They include:
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- lack of physical activity;
- hypertensive disease;
- diabetes;
- thyroid disorders;
- cerebrovascular diseases;
- obesity.
It is necessary to examine in more detail each of the possible causes in order to understand the origin of the development of potency problems.
The first place among the causes of early impotence is taken by prostate diseases. Congestive prostatitis is the most common cause of erectile dysfunction.
The disease develops due to a violation of the outflow of prostate secretion. The result is a non-infectious inflammation of the organ. In prostatitis, the tone of the bladder changes, the urethra narrows, urodynamics and the movement of prostatic secretions are disturbed. Congestion disrupts the normal process of blood circulation of the pelvic organs, including blood flow to the penis. All these processes lead first to a weakening of the erection, and then to complete sexual impotence. The same phenomena are observed in prostate adenoma and some inflammatory diseases of the testicles.
Obesity and lack of physical activity are two enemies of a normal erection. These conditions lead to the development of congestion in the pelvic organs and, over time, provoke erectile dysfunction.
A special place is occupied by arterial hypertension and other diseases of the cardiovascular system. Impaired blood flow primarily affects the blood supply to the lower body. With heart failure, there is a violation of blood flow to the penis. In arterial hypertension, erectile dysfunction is caused not so much by persistently elevated blood pressure as by taking drugs to control blood pressure. Antihypertensive drugs negatively affect a man's sexual function. It is impotence that is most often cited as a side effect of such drugs.
In diabetes mellitus, nerve conduction and blood circulation in the lower part of the body are impaired. This happens with a decompensated form of the disease and improper treatment of diabetes. Constantly elevated glucose levels disrupt the structure of blood vessels and may be one of the causes of erectile dysfunction in middle-aged men.
Dysfunction or hyperfunction of the thyroid gland leads to changes in hormone levels. Erectile dysfunction is equally common in both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. In addition to impotence, these diseases are accompanied by a number of symptoms of dysfunction of the nervous and cardiovascular systems.
All cerebrovascular disorders lead to impaired conduction of nerve impulses. Multiple sclerosis, diseases of the spinal cord, severe injuries to the spine - all this can lead to a decrease in erection and its complete absence.
The reasons for the development of the disease largely determine the treatment regimen for impotence in men after 50 years.
Signs of sexual impotence
It is necessary to distinguish between early impotence and age-related decline in sexual function. In the first case, the symptoms of impotence appear suddenly after 50 years, in the second case there is a slow deterioration of potency to complete dysfunction.
Signs of impotence in men aged 50 will help you to conduct a self-diagnosis of sexual impotence. They include:
- weakening of the erection or its complete absence;
- gradual fading of the erection during sexual intercourse with the inability to complete it;
- inability to initiate sexual intercourse due to insufficient enlargement of the penis;
- reduced or complete absence of sexual desire for the opposite sex.
The presence of at least one of the listed symptoms is a good reason to see a doctor.
It is important to keep in mind that impotence and its symptoms at the age of 50 can be a temporary phenomenon. The listed symptoms are a variant of the norm for men who have just suffered a serious illness and have been taking drugs that reduce efficacy (antihypertensive pills) for a long time. Temporary sexual impotence can also be caused by psychological problems, frequent stresses and an unfavorable atmosphere in the family.
Only a doctor can accurately diagnose impotence and choose the optimal treatment regimen after a comprehensive diagnosis.
How to deal with the problem?
As the years go by, the risk of developing impotence increases, so it is necessary to know how to deal with impotence at 50 or older. Since in the majority of cases the decrease in sexual function is due to the presence of some diseases, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive examination of the body. Measures to restore an erection should only be used after treatment of the underlying disease that led to impotence.
Prostatitis takes a leading place among the causes of impotence. This disease can be asymptomatic for a long time, so timely treatment is often not carried out. If the doctor has diagnosed inflammation of the prostate gland, long-term complex treatment will be required. Adequate treatment of the underlying disease will restore normal potency.
If you have arterial hypertension, you should consult a cardiologist to replace the drugs with more gentle drugs. These are the antihypertensive drugs that often cause impotence.
Restoration of erection is carried out with the help of drugs and folk remedies. In addition, a person should review his lifestyle.
Potency drugs
Drug therapy depends on the cause of low potency. For treatment use:
- phosphodiesterase inhibitors (fast-acting drugs);
- selective alpha-2-blockers.
- Nutritional supplements and homeopathy;
- hormonal drugs.
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors are known fast-acting pills. Such drugs have a pronounced effect, contribute to the rapid achievement of an erection, but have a number of contraindications. The main condition for taking such pills is the presence of sexual attraction to the opposite sex. In psychological impotence, when the man does not feel attraction to his partner, such drugs are ineffective.
Another disadvantage is that fast-acting drugs do not cure impotence. They eliminate the main symptom, a flaccid erection, over a period of time. When the pill stops working, the erection disappears.
Selective alpha-2 blockers are powerful aphrodisiacs. The drug from this group stimulates blood flow to the penis due to its effect on the central nervous system. The mechanism of action of the drug is similar to the work of tablets, despite the fact that the drugs belong to different groups.
Hormonal drugs that affect the synthesis of testosterone are prescribed only by a doctor. It is recommended to use drugs from this group in the presence of endocrine and hormonal disorders, but with normal hormone production, such drugs can be harmful. The disadvantage of any hormonal drug is a large list of contraindications and side effects.
A safe way to self-treat impotence is to take nutritional supplements. These drugs are not drugs, but act like vitamins. Nutritional supplements improve blood supply to the penis, have a positive effect on hormonal levels, gradually improving erection. The disadvantages of nutritional supplements are the long course of use. Such drugs will be active only if there are no pathological causes of erectile dysfunction. It is recommended to take nutritional supplements as an independent medicine against the background of stress and overwork, but impotence due to prostatitis or diabetes mellitus cannot be cured with nutritional supplements.
The most popular nutritional supplements for potency:
- Peruvian maca;
- Lovelace Forte;
- The Emperor's Secret;
- Golden horse.
The choice of nutritional supplements should be balanced and meaningful. Before you start taking it, you should read the instructions and study the composition. You should only take proven herbal preparations.
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Effective folk remedies for potency are various potions and infusions with a tonic effect.
Quite often you can find recommendations for the use of St. John's wort. In fact, this plant is poisonous and can cause poisoning if used for a long time. St. John's wort has anti-inflammatory properties, but its effect on potency remains questionable. This medicine can be taken for prostatitis and other diseases of the genitourinary system, but in small courses. Directly for the treatment of impotence it is better to give preference to other means.
An effective and safe traditional medicine is an infusion of ginseng root. The plant has a tonic effect and acts as an aphrodisiac, so its positive effect on potency leaves no doubt. You can take either an alcohol tincture (10 drops twice a day) or a decoction. To prepare a decoction, pour a large spoonful of roots with a glass of boiling water and boil for half an hour. After it cools, the product is filtered and taken twice a day for two large spoons. The course of treatment lasts three weeks.
Celery stalk juice or root decoction will help increase potency. To prepare the decoction, grind 30 g of root and boil in a glass of water for 10 minutes.
How to maintain potency into old age
It is possible to restore potency, but this requires long-term treatment. It is much easier to prevent the development of impotence by following a few simple rules:
- be less nervous;
- get rid of bad habits;
- exercise regularly;
- walk in the fresh air more often;
- have sex regularly;
- Healthy food;
- treat all ailments promptly.
You need to introduce more antioxidant foods into your diet. Every day a man should eat at least one citrus fruit - an orange or a grapefruit. They contain antioxidants and tone. Several times a week you should eat celery and garlic, add honey and walnuts to your diet. Tomatoes and pumpkin seeds are good for men's health. The production of testosterone increases with the consumption of red meat, but in old age you should not abuse it. The permissible norm is about 200 g of meat per day.
Prevention should start at an early age. By changing your lifestyle at age 30, you can maintain good health into old age.