At all times, men have had the problem of erectile dysfunction. This insidious disease has no "age", it can appear even in young men. Chronic prostatitis is known to be one of the causes of erectile dysfunction. Therefore, because of such a close link between the two diseases, the approach to the treatment of erectile dysfunction should be comprehensive.
What is erectile dysfunction?
Normal erectile function in men involves the ability of an erection to be quite difficult to penetrate into a woman's vagina and maintain this erection long enough to complete sexual intercourse.
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to obtain and / or maintain a penis erection for adequate sexual intercourse. Loss of morning erection, premature ejaculation and lack of interest in sexual activity are early signs. Smoking, drug use and alcohol abuse are known to play an important role in this regard. The risk of developing erectile dysfunction is increased by concomitant conditions such as type II diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and dyslipidemia. However, the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is infectious diseases, primarily prostatitis.
What is prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate gland. It can affect all men: monogamous or polygamous relationships and even Virgos. Prostatitis is a very common pathology of the genitourinary system. Among the serious consequences of this disease can be called erectile dysfunction - many men mistakenly associate "failures" in sexual life with stress, fatigue and lack of sleep. But modern research has shown that infectious diseases, such as prostatitis, are the most common cause of sexually transmitted diseases. Assists a urologist-andrologist.
The main symptoms of prostatitis
- ᲮFrequent urination.
- Feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
- Pain and discomfort in the lumbar region, lower abdomen, and perineum.
- Whitish or greenish discharge from the urethra.
- Pain and heaviness in the anus.
- Decreased libido and potency.
What is the connection between prostate inflammation and potency?
If the endothelium of the penis is damaged by chronic diseases and toxins, then it leads to a reduction in erection.
However, there is another version: most doctors believe that sexual disorders during prostatitis are usually psychological in nature. Persistent and debilitating pain causes depression and increased anxiety, unpleasant symptoms and chronic pain syndrome affect not only the general well-being but also the mood of the man, causing him stress and discomfort. Nevertheless, most modern urologists hold the same view: The cause of erectile dysfunction lies in the organic damage to internal organs.
The importance of the prostate gland in the process of erection
Erection in terms of normal physiology is due to complex neurovascular mechanisms, several central and peripheral neurological mechanisms are involved in molecular, vascular, psychological and endocrinological factors, and the balance between them ultimately determines the functioning of the penis. .
An erection is not a mechanical action that can be used as a hydraulic nest to lift at any time. It is a subtle physiological process that begins with a stimulus perceived by the brain and comes with visual perception, smell, sensation, or touch.
A man's sensitivity to this sexual stimulus largely depends not only on the level of his hormone testosterone, but also mainly on its conversion to its active metabolite dihydrotestosterone, which is formed under the influence of an enzyme inside a healthy prostate, alpha reductase. And if problems arise with the prostate gland, then problems appear with the metabolite, which makes it difficult to have sex along the chain.
Potency recovery and prostate injury therapy
If erectile dysfunction has occurred in the background of infection, none of the drugs will work here: it is necessary to eliminate the underlying cause. Bacterial prostatitis, like any infection, is treated with antibiotics. However, it is very difficult and sometimes impossible for antibiotics to establish the required concentration of medication for the prostate, the focus of the infection. This is because as a result of inflammation and swelling of the prostate, the blood supply is significantly reduced. Only complex treatment will be effective - a combination of medication and physiotherapy, which improves the blood supply to the prostate gland, relieves its swelling. Your doctor may prescribe courses such as extracorporeal magnetic stimulation, vibromagnetic laser massage, sinusoidal modulated currents, shock wave therapy, ozone therapy. If the doctor prescribes the right treatment and the man follows all the appointments and recommendations, then eliminating the inflammation of the prostate, sexual life disorders disappear without a trace.
Prevention
- Regular sex life (this is only an individual matter, but under the age of 30, the frequency of sexual intercourse 2-3 times a week is considered the norm).
- Maintain hygiene during sexual intercourse.
- Healthy lifestyle.
- Exclusion of trauma and hypothermia.
- Regular urological examination (at least once a year, for men over 40).
A person-recommended lifestyle should include regular exercise, adequate sleep, smoking cessation, a balanced diet, a focus on Mediterranean foods, and moderate alcohol consumption.
In order to feel masculine strength for as long as possible and maintain a high quality of life, do not delay a visit to a qualified urologist-andrologist at the first unpleasant symptoms. Get a comprehensive urological examination, get an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.