All the while, men were facing the problem of erectile dysfunction. This insidious disease has no "age", it can appear even in young men. It is known that one of the causes of erectile dysfunction is chronic prostatitis. Therefore, because of such a close relationship between these two diseases, the approach to treating erectile dysfunction must be comprehensive.
What is erectile dysfunction?
A man's usual erectile function includes the ability to achieve an erection hard enough to penetrate a woman's vagina and to maintain an erection long enough to complete intercourse.
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve and / or maintain an erection of the penis sufficient for adequate intercourse. Loss of morning erection, premature ejaculation and lack of interest in sexual activities are early signs. Smoking, drug use and alcohol abuse are known to play an important role in this issue. The risk of developing erectile dysfunction increases with concomitant conditions such as type II diabetes mellitus, obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. However, the most common cause of erectile dysfunction are infectious diseases, in the first place - prostatitis.
What is prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate. It can affect all men: those in monogamous or polygamous relationships, and even virgins. 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 at work, fatigue and lack of sleep. But modern studies have shown that infectious diseases such as prostatitis are the most common cause of sexual problems, and the help of a urologist-andrologist.
The main symptoms of prostatitis
- Frequent urination.
- Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying.
- Drawing 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 veins of the penis is damaged by exposure to chronic diseases and toxins, it leads to a reduction in erection.
However, there is another version: most doctors believe that sexual disorders in prostatitis are usually of a psychological nature. Constant and exhausting 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 person, bring him stress and discomfort. However, most modern urologists are of the same opinion: the cause of erectile dysfunction lies in organic damage to internal organs.
Significance of the prostate in the process of erection
Erection from the point of view of normal physiology is due to complex neurovascular mechanisms, with several central and peripheral neurological mechanisms involved along with molecular, vascular, psychological, and endocrinological factors, and the balance between them ultimately determines penile function.
An erection is not a mechanical act that can be used as a hydraulic lift for lifting at any time. It is a subtle physiological process that begins with a stimulus that the brain perceives and that comes from visual perception, smell, sensation or touch.
A person’s sensitivity to this sexual stimulus largely depends not only on the level of the hormone testosterone, but mainly on its conversion to the active metabolite dihydrotestosterone, which is produced within a healthy prostate under the influence of an enzyme called alpha reductase. And if prostate problems occur, accordingly, metabolic problems will occur, which will create difficulties along the chain during intercourse.
Restoration of potency and therapy of prostate damage
If erectile dysfunction appeared in the background of the infection, then no medicine will help here: it is necessary to remove the root cause. Bacterial prostatitis, like any infection, is treated with antibiotics. However, it is very difficult, and sometimes impossible, for antibiotics to create the necessary concentration of drugs in the prostate, in the focus of the infection. This is due to the fact that as a result of inflammation and swelling of the prostate, the blood supply is significantly reduced. Only a complex treatment will be effective - a combination of drugs and physiotherapy, which improves the supply of the prostate gland, relieves swelling. The doctor may prescribe courses such as out-of-body magnetic stimulation, vibromagnetic laser massage, sinusoidal modulated currents, shock wave therapy, ozone therapy. If the doctor prescribed the correct treatment, and the man followed all the appointments and recommendations, then by removing the inflammation in the prostate violations in sexual life disappear without a trace.
Prophylaxis
- Regular sex life (this is a purely individual issue, but by the age of 30 the frequency of sexual intercourse 2-3 times a week is considered the norm).
- Respect for hygiene during sexual intercourse.
- A healthy lifestyle.
- Exclusion of injuries and hypothermia.
- Regular urological examination (at least once a year for men older than 40).
A person’s recommended lifestyle should include regular exercise, adequate sleep, smoking cessation, a balanced diet with an emphasis on Mediterranean foods, and moderate alcohol consumption.
To feel masculine strength for as long as possible and maintain a high quality of life, when the first unpleasant symptoms appear, do not delay a visit to a qualified urologist-andrologist. Undergo a comprehensive urological examination, make an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.