Men have faced the problem of erectile dysfunction at all times. 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. Because of such a close relationship between the two diseases, the approach to treating erectile dysfunction needs to be comprehensive.
What is erectile dysfunction?
Normal erectile function in a man includes the ability to get an erection hard enough to enter a woman's vagina and maintain that erection long enough to complete intercourse.
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve and / or maintain a penile erection sufficient for adequate sexual intercourse. Loss of morning erection, premature ejaculation, and a lack of interest in sexual activity are early signs. It is known that smoking, drug and alcohol abuse play an important role in this. The risk of developing erectile dysfunction increases with comorbid conditions such as type II diabetes mellitus, obesity, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and dyslipidemia. However, the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is infectious disease - 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. The serious consequences of this disease include erectile dysfunction - many men mistakenly associate "failures" in sex life with stress at work, fatigue and lack of sleep. However, modern studies have shown that infectious diseases such as prostatitis are most often the cause of diseases in sexual relationships. They help the urologist and andrologist.
The main symptoms of prostatitis
- Frequent urination.
- Feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder
- 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 relationship between prostate inflammation and potency?
When the endothelium of the penile vessels is damaged by chronic diseases and toxins, it leads to a decrease in erection.
However, there is another version: most doctors believe that sexual disorders in prostatitis are usually psychological in nature. Constant and exhausting pain causes depression and increased anxiety, unpleasant symptoms and chronic pain syndrome not only affect a man's general well-being, but also a man's mood, bring him stress and discomfort. However, most modern urologists are of the same opinion: the cause of erectile dysfunction lies in organic damage to the internal organs.
The importance of the prostate for the erection process
From the point of view of normal physiology, the erection is due to complex neurovascular mechanisms in which, in addition to molecular, vascular, psychological and endocrinological factors, several central and peripheral neurological mechanisms are involved, the balance of which ultimately determines the functionality of the penis.
An erection is not a mechanical process that can be used as a hydraulic jack for lifting at any time. It is a subtle physiological process that begins with a stimulus perceived by the brain and comes from visual perception, smell, sensation, or touch.
A person's sensitivity to this sexual stimulus depends not only on their level of the hormone testosterone, but mainly on its conversion to the active metabolite dihydrotestosterone, which is formed in a healthy prostate under the influence of an enzyme called alpha-reductase. And when problems arise with the prostate, there are correspondingly problems with the metabolite, which along the chain creates difficulties in sexual intercourse.
Restoration of potency and therapy of prostate damage
If erectile dysfunction has appeared against the background of infection, then no drug will help here: it is necessary to get rid of the underlying cause. Bacterial prostatitis, like any infection, is treated with antibiotics. However, it is very difficult and sometimes impossible for antibiotics to produce the necessary concentration of drugs in the prostate in the focus of the infection. This is because inflammation and swelling in the prostate significantly reduce the blood supply. Only complex treatment is effective - a combination of drugs and physical therapy that improve the blood supply to the prostate, relieve its swelling. The doctor may prescribe courses such as extracorporeal magnetic stimulation, vibromagnetic laser massage, sinusoidal modulated currents, shock wave therapy, and ozone therapy. If the doctor prescribed the correct treatment, and the man followed all the appointments and recommendations, then with the elimination of inflammation in the prostate, trace-less violations in sex life will disappear.
prophylaxis
- Regular sex life (this is a purely individual matter, but until the age of 30, the frequency of sexual intercourse 2-3 times a week is considered the norm).
- Compliance with hygiene during sexual intercourse.
- Healthy lifestyle.
- Exclusion of injuries and hypothermia.
- Regular urological examination (at least once a year for men over 40).
A person's recommended lifestyle should include regular exercise, adequate sleep, smoking cessation, a balanced diet with an emphasis on Mediterranean diets, and moderate alcohol consumption.
In order to feel male strength for as long as possible and maintain a high quality of life, when the first unpleasant symptoms appear, you should not delay a visit to a qualified urologist-andrologist. Go through a full urological examination, get an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.