At all times, men have faced the problem of erectile dysfunction. This insidious disease has no "age", it can occur even in young men. One of the causes of erectile dysfunction is known to be chronic prostatitis. Therefore, due to such a close link between the two diseases, the approach to the treatment of erectile dysfunction must be comprehensive.
What is erectile dysfunction?
Normal erectile function in men includes the ability to get an erection strong enough to penetrate a woman's vagina and to maintain that erection long enough to complete intercourse.
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to obtain and / or maintain an erection of the penis sufficient 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. The risk of developing erectile dysfunction is increased in comorbidities such as type II diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and dyslipidemia. However, the most common cause of erectile dysfunction are infectious diseases, primarily prostatitis.
What is prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate gland. 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 research shows that infectious diseases such as prostatitis are the most common causes of sexual evil. help for urologist-andrologist.
The main symptoms of prostatitis
- Frequent urination.
- Feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
- Painting 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?
If the endothelium of the vessels 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 psychological in nature. Constant and debilitating pain causes depression and increased anxiety, unpleasant symptoms and chronic pain syndrome affects not only the general well-being but also the mood of the man, brings him stress and discomfort. However, most modern urologists agree: 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 from the point of view of normal physiology is due to complex neurovascular mechanisms, involving several central and peripheral neurological mechanisms in addition to molecular, vascular, psychological and endocrinological factors, and the balance between them ultimately determines the functionality of the penis.
An erection is not a mechanical act that can be used as a hydraulic jack to lift at any time. It is a subtle physiological process that begins with a stimulus perceived by the brain 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 into the active metabolite dihydrotestosterone, which is formed in a healthy prostate by an enzyme called alpha reductase. And if there are problems with the prostate gland, accordingly, there will be problems with the metabolite, which along the chain will withstand difficulties during intercourse.
Restoration of potency and therapy of prostate damage
If erectile dysfunction has occurred against the background of an infection, then no drug will help here: it is necessary to eliminate 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 complex treatment will be effective - a combination of drugs and physiotherapy, which improves the blood supply to the prostate gland, relieves its swelling. The doctor may prescribe such courses as extracorporeal magnetic stimulation, vibromagnetolaser massage, sinusoidally modulated currents, shock wave therapy, ozone therapy. If the doctor has prescribed the right treatment and the man has fulfilled all the appointments and recommendations, then with the elimination of inflammation in the prostate, the violations in sexual life disappear without a trace.
Prevention
- Regular sex life (this is a purely individual matter, but up to the age of 30 the frequency of sexual intercourse 2-3 times a week is considered normal).
- Observance of hygiene during sexual intercourse.
- Healthy life style.
- Exclusion of injuries and hypothermia.
- Regular urological examination (at least once a year for men over 40).
The recommended lifestyle should include regular exercise, adequate sleep, smoking cessation, a balanced diet with a focus on Mediterranean food and moderate alcohol consumption.
To feel the masculine power for as long as possible and to maintain a high quality of life when the first unpleasant symptoms appear, do not delay the visit to a qualified urologist-andrologist. Perform a comprehensive urological examination, make an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.