A decrease in sexual function in adulthood is a completely normal stage of physiological aging of the body. However, we are talking about a reduction and not a total loss of power. Impotence after 50 is the result of an unhealthy lifestyle, advanced diseases and bad habits. However, even in this case it is possible and necessary to combat the problem, both with the help of medications and alternative treatments.
Causes of impotence in adulthood
A decrease in sexual function in adulthood is due to a decrease in the synthesis of male sex hormones. For some men this happens after 50, for others after 60, but sooner or later everyone experiences a decrease in androgen production.
Hormonal changes in adulthood 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 is a condition that can and should be treated. According to doctors, at 50 it is too early for a man to devalue himself, 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 own health.
So, changes in hormonal levels negatively affect potency, but in a healthy man these changes lead to a decrease in sexual function, but not impotence. For the development of complete sexual impotence, natural changes are not enough, therefore the disease develops in the presence of aggravating factors.
The causes of impotence after 50 are various diseases and poor lifestyle. These include:
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- physical inactivity;
- hypertonic disease;
- diabetes;
- thyroid gland disorders;
- cerebrovascular diseases;
- obesity.
It is necessary to examine each of the possible causes in more detail in order to understand the origins of the development of potency problems.
Prostate diseases occupy 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 outflow of prostatic secretions. The result is non-infectious inflammation of the organ. With prostatitis, the tone of the bladder changes, the urethra narrows, urodynamics and the movement of prostate secretions are disrupted. Congestion disrupts the normal circulatory process of the pelvic organs, including blood flow to the penis. All these processes lead first to a weakening of the erection, and then to complete sexual impotence. The same phenomena are observed with prostate adenoma and certain inflammatory diseases of the testicles.
Obesity and physical inactivity are two enemies of a normal erection. These conditions lead to the development of congestion of the pelvic organs and, over time, cause erectile dysfunction.
A special place is occupied by high blood pressure and other diseases of the cardiovascular system. Impaired blood flow mainly affects the blood supply to the lower part of the body. In heart failure, there is a disruption of blood flow to the penis. In high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction is caused not so much by persistently high blood pressure as by taking medications to control blood pressure. Antihypertensive medications negatively affect male sexual function. Impotence is the most commonly cited side effect of these medications.
In diabetes mellitus, nerve conduction and blood circulation in the lower part of the body are impaired. This occurs with a decompensated form of the disease and improper treatment of diabetes. Consistently high 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 leads to changes in hormonal levels. Erectile dysfunction is also common in 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 disorder leads to a disruption in the conduction of nerve impulses. Multiple sclerosis, spinal cord diseases, serious spinal injuries - all this can cause a decrease in erection and its complete absence.
The causes of the development of the disorder largely determine the treatment regimen for impotence in men after 50 years.
Signs of sexual impotence
A distinction must be made between early-onset impotence and age-related decline in sexual function. In the first case, the symptoms of impotence appear suddenly after the age of 50; in the second case, there is a slow deterioration of power up to complete malfunction.
Signs of impotence in men aged 50 will help you make a self-diagnosis of sexual impotence. These include:
- weakening of erection or its complete absence;
- progressive decrease in erection during sexual intercourse with inability to complete it;
- inability to initiate sexual intercourse due to insufficient penis enlargement;
- decreased or complete absence of sexual desire for the opposite sex.
The presence of at least one of the symptoms listed is a good reason to consult a doctor.
It is important to consider that impotence and its symptoms at 50 may be a temporary phenomenon. The listed symptoms are a variant of the norm for men who have just suffered a serious illness and have been taking medications that reduce the effectiveness (antihypertensive pills) for a long time. Temporary sexual impotence can also be caused by psychological problems, frequent stress and an unfavorable family atmosphere.
Only a doctor can accurately diagnose impotence and select the optimal treatment regimen after a comprehensive diagnosis.
How to deal with the problem?
As the years go by, the risk of developing impotence increases, so it is necessary to know how to deal with impotence at age 50 or older. Since in the vast majority of cases a decrease in sexual function is due to the presence of diseases, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive examination of the body. Measures aimed at restoring erection should be used only after treatment of the underlying disease that led to impotence.
Prostatitis occupies a leading place among the causes of impotence. This disease can remain asymptomatic for a long time, therefore timely treatment is often not carried out. If the doctor has diagnosed inflammation of the prostate, complex long-term treatment will be required. Adequate treatment of the underlying disease will restore normal potency.
If you suffer from high blood pressure, you should consult a cardiologist to replace your medications with gentler ones. It is antihypertensive medications that often cause impotence.
Restoration of erection is carried out using medications and folk remedies. In addition, a man needs to reconsider his lifestyle.
Potent drugs
Drug treatment depends on the cause of low potency. For therapeutic use:
- phosphodiesterase inhibitors (fast-acting drugs);
- selective alpha-2 blockers.
- Food supplements and homeopathy;
- hormonal medications.
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors are well-known fast-acting pills. These drugs have a pronounced effect, contribute to the rapid achievement of an erection, but have a number of contraindications. The main condition for taking such pills is the presence of sexual attraction to the opposite sex. For psychological impotence, when a man does not feel attracted to his partner, these medications are ineffective.
Another disadvantage is that fast-acting medications do not cure impotence. They eliminate the main symptom, flaccid erection, for a while. When the pill stops working, the erection disappears.
Selective alpha-2 blockers are powerful aphrodisiacs. A drug in this group stimulates blood flow to the penis due to its effect on the central nervous system. The mechanism of action of the drug is similar to tablets, despite the fact that the drugs belong to different groups.
Hormonal drugs that affect the synthesis of testosterone are prescribed only by a doctor. It is advisable to use drugs from this group in the presence of endocrine and hormonal disorders, but with normal hormonal production, these drugs can be harmful. The disadvantage of any hormonal medication is a long list of contraindications and side effects.
A safe way to treat impotence is to take dietary supplements. These medications are not medicines, but act like vitamins. Dietary supplements improve blood supply to the penis, have a positive effect on hormonal levels, gradually improving erection. The disadvantages of dietary supplements are a long duration of use. These medications will only be active if there is no pathological cause of erectile dysfunction. It is advisable to take dietary supplements as an independent remedy against the background of stress and overwork, but impotence due to prostatitis or diabetes mellitus cannot be cured with nutritional supplements.
The most popular dietary supplements for potency:
- Peruvian Maca;
- Lovelace Strong;
- The Emperor's Secret;
- Golden horse.
The choice of food supplements must be balanced and judicious. Before you start taking it, you need to read the instructions and study the composition. You should only take proven herbal preparations.
Folk remedies
Effective folk remedies for potency are various decoctions and infusions with a tonic effect.
Very often you can find recommendations for the use of St. John's Wort. In fact, this plant is toxic 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. Directly for the treatment of impotence, it is better to give preference to other means.
An effective and safe traditional medicine is an infusion of ginseng root. The plant has a tonic effect and acts as an aphrodisiac, so its positive effect on potency leaves no doubt. You can take either an alcohol tincture (10 drops twice a day) or a decoction. To prepare a decoction, pour a large spoonful of roots 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 treatment lasts three weeks.
Juice from celery stalks or a decoction of the root will help increase potency. To prepare the decoction, grind 30 g of the root and boil it in a glass of water for 10 minutes.
How to maintain your potency into old age
It is possible to restore potency, but this requires long-term treatment. It is much easier to prevent the development of impotence by following a few simple rules:
- be less nervous;
- get rid of bad habits;
- regular exercise;
- walk more often in the fresh air;
- having sex regularly;
- Healthy food;
- treat all diseases in a timely manner.
You should introduce more antioxidant foods into your diet. Every day, a man should eat at least one citrus fruit: an orange or a grapefruit. They contain antioxidants and tone. Several times a week you need to eat celery and garlic, add honey and nuts to your diet. Tomatoes and pumpkin seeds are good for men's health. Testosterone production increases with the consumption of red meat, but it should not be overused in old age. The permitted norm is approximately 200 g of meat per day.
Prevention must start from an early age. By changing his lifestyle at age 30, a man can stay healthy well into old age.