Declining sexual function during puberty is a completely normal stage of physiological aging of the body. However, we are talking about a reduction, not a complete loss of potential. Impotence after 50 years is the result of unhealthy lifestyle, advanced diseases and bad habits. However, in this case, it is possible and necessary to fight the problem with the help of both drugs and alternative treatment methods.
Causes of impotence during puberty
The decrease in sexual function during puberty is related to the decrease in the synthesis of male sex hormones. For some men it happens after 50 years, for others after 60 years, but sooner or later everyone experiences a decrease in androgen production.
Changes in hormonal levels during puberty are a natural process that accompanies the body's aging process. 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, it is too early for a man to compromise himself at the age of 50, because at this age you can have an active sex life and even become a father, but only if you pay close attention to your health.
Thus, changes in the hormonal level have a negative effect on potency, but in a healthy man, such changes cause a decrease in sexual function, but not impotence. Natural changes are not enough for the development of complete sexual impotence, so the disease develops in the presence of aggravating factors.
The causes of impotence after 50 years are various diseases and bad lifestyle. These include:
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- physical inactivity;
- hypertensive disease;
- diabetes;
- disorders of the thyroid gland;
- cerebrovascular diseases;
- obesity.
To understand the origin of the development of potency problems, it is necessary to consider each of the possible causes in more detail.
Prostate gland diseases take the first place among the causes of early impotence. Congestive prostatitis is the most common cause of erectile dysfunction.
The disease develops due to a violation of the flow of prostate secretion. The result is a non-infectious inflammation of the body. During prostatitis, the tone of the bladder changes, the urethra narrows, urodynamics and the movement of prostate secretion are disturbed. Obstruction disrupts the normal blood circulation process of the pelvic organs, including blood flow to the penis. All these processes first lead to a weakening of the erection, and then to complete sexual weakness. The same phenomena are observed with prostate adenoma and some inflammatory diseases of the testicles.
Obesity and physical inactivity are two enemies of normal erection. These conditions lead to the development of obstruction in the pelvic organs and over time lead to erectile dysfunction.
Arterial hypertension and other diseases of the cardiovascular system occupy a special place. Disruption of blood flow primarily affects the blood supply to the lower part of the body. In heart failure, there is a violation of blood flow to the penis. Erectile dysfunction in arterial hypertension is not caused by a constant increase in blood pressure, but by taking drugs to control the pressure. Antihypertensive drugs have a negative effect on male sexual function. The most common side effect of such drugs is impotence.
In diabetes, nerve conduction and blood circulation in the lower part of the body are disturbed. This happens due to the 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 causes changes in hormonal 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.
Any cerebrovascular disorders cause disruption of the conduction of nerve impulses. Multiple sclerosis, diseases of the spinal cord, severe spinal injuries - all this can lead to a decrease in erection and its complete absence.
The reasons for the development of the disorder mainly determine the treatment regimen for impotence in men after the age of 50.
Symptoms of sexual impotence
It is necessary to distinguish between early impotence and age-related decline of 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 until complete dysfunction.
Symptoms of impotence in 50-year-old men will help you self-diagnose sexual weakness. These include:
- weakening of erection or its complete absence;
- gradual fading with the impossibility of completing an erection during sexual intercourse;
- inability to start sexual intercourse due to insufficient expansion of the penis;
- decreased or complete lack of sexual desire for the opposite sex.
The presence of at least one of the listed symptoms is a good reason to consult a doctor.
It should be noted that impotence at the age of 50 and its symptoms can be a temporary phenomenon. The listed symptoms are a variant of the norm for men who suffer from a serious disease and have been taking antihypertensive drugs (antihypertensive pills) for a long time. Temporary sexual weakness can also be caused by psychological problems, frequent stress, unpleasant 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?
The risk of impotence increases with age, so it is important to know how to deal with impotence in the age of 50 and above. Since in most cases the decrease in sexual function is due to the presence of any disease, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive examination of the body. Measures to restore erection should be used only after treatment of the underlying disease causing impotence.
Among the causes of impotence, prostatitis takes a leading place. 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 your medications with milder ones. It is antihypertensive drugs that often cause impotence.
Restoration of erection is carried out with the help of medicines and folk remedies. In addition, a man should reconsider his lifestyle.
Potential drugs
Drug therapy depends on the cause of the weak potency. Use for treatment:
- phosphodiesterase inhibitors (quick-acting drugs);
- selective alpha-2-blockers.
- Dietary supplements and homeopathy;
- hormonal drugs.
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors are popular fast-acting pills. Such drugs have an obvious effect, help to achieve an erection quickly, but have a number of contraindications. The main condition for taking such pills is sexual attraction to the opposite sex. For psychological impotence, if the male partner is not attracted, such drugs are ineffective.
Another disadvantage is that fast-acting drugs do not cure impotence. Over a period of time, they eliminate the main symptom, empty erection. When the pill stops working, the erection goes away.
Selective alpha-2 blockers are powerful aphrodisiacs. A drug in this group stimulates blood flow to the penis by acting on the central nervous system. Despite the fact that the drugs belong to different groups, the mechanism of action of the drug is similar to the work of tablets.
Hormonal drugs affecting testosterone synthesis are prescribed only by a doctor. It is appropriate to use drugs in this group in case 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 dietary supplements. These drugs act like vitamins, not drugs. Dietary supplements improve blood supply to the penis, have a positive effect on hormonal levels, and gradually improve erection. The disadvantages of dietary supplements are a long course of use. Such drugs will be active only if there are no pathological causes of erectile dysfunction. Against the background of stress and overwork, it is advisable to take dietary supplements as an independent remedy, but impotence due to prostatitis or diabetes mellitus cannot be treated with nutritional supplements.
The most popular dietary supplements for potency:
- Peruvian Maca;
- Lovelace Forte;
- The Emperor's Secret;
- Golden horse.
The choice of dietary 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.
Folk treatment
Effective folk remedies for potency are various decoctions and infusions with a tonic effect.
You can often 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 remedy can be taken for prostatitis and other diseases of the genitourinary system, but in small courses. It is better to prefer other means for the treatment of direct impotence.
An effective and safe traditional medicine is an infusion of ginseng root. The plant has a tonic effect and acts as an aphrodisiac, so there is no doubt about its positive effect on potency. You can take either alcohol tincture (10 drops twice a day) or a decoction. To prepare a decoction, pour a large spoonful of root with a glass of boiling water and cook for half an hour. After cooling, the product is filtered and taken twice a day, two large spoons. The course of treatment takes three weeks.
Juice of celery branches or decoction of the root will help to increase the potency. To prepare the decoction, grind 30 g of root and boil it in a glass of water for 10 minutes.
How to maintain potency until old age
It is possible to restore potency, but it requires long-term treatment. It is easier to prevent the development of impotence by following a few simple rules:
- to be less nervous;
- get rid of bad habits;
- exercise regularly;
- walk more often in the fresh air;
- having regular sex;
- Healthy food;
- treat all diseases in time.
You should include more antioxidant foods in your diet. Every day a man should eat at least one citrus fruit - orange or grapefruit. They contain antioxidants and tone. You should eat celery and garlic several times a week, and add honey and walnuts to your diet. Tomato and pumpkin seeds are beneficial for men's health. The production of testosterone increases with the consumption of red meat, but you should not abuse it in old age. The permissible rate is about 200 g of meat per day.
Prevention should start at a young age. By changing his lifestyle at the age of 30, a man can maintain his health until old age.