A decrease in sexual function in adulthood is an absolutely normal stage of physiological aging of the body. However, we are talking about a decrease, not a complete loss of power. Impotence after 50 years is the result of an unhealthy lifestyle, advanced diseases and bad habits. However, even in this case, it is possible and necessary to fight the problem, both with the help of drugs 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 the age of 50, for others after the age of 60, but sooner or later everyone experiences a decrease in androgen production.
Changes in hormone levels in adulthood are a natural process that accompanies the body's aging process. With a decrease in the production of androgens, potency weakens and sexual function decreases, but not its complete absence.
Impotence or erectile dysfunction after the age of 50 is a disease that can and must be treated. According to doctors, at 50 it is too early for a man to give up, since at this age you can have an active sexual life and even become a father, but only if you pay close attention to your health.
Therefore, changes in hormone levels negatively affect potency, but in a healthy man such changes lead to a decrease in sexual function, but not impotence. For the development of complete sexual impotence, natural changes are not enough, so the disease develops in the presence of aggravating factors.
The causes of impotence after 50 are various diseases and an inadequate lifestyle. These include:
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- physical inactivity;
- hypertonic disease;
- diabetes;
- thyroid disorders;
- cerebrovascular diseases;
- obesity.
It is necessary to consider each of the possible causes in more detail to understand the origins of the development of potency problems.
The first place among the causes of early impotence is occupied by prostate diseases. 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 prostatic 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 erection and then to complete sexual impotence. The same phenomena are observed with prostatic 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 congestion in the pelvic organs and, over time, cause erectile dysfunction.
A special place is occupied by arterial hypertension and other diseases of the cardiovascular system. Impaired blood flow primarily affects the blood supply to the lower body. In heart failure, there is an interruption of blood flow to the penis. In high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction is caused not so much by constantly high blood pressure but by taking medications to control blood pressure. Antihypertensive drugs negatively affect male sexual function. It is impotence that is often listed as a side effect of such drugs.
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. Persistently high glucose levels disrupt the structure of blood vessels and can be one of the causes of erectile dysfunction in middle-aged men.
Dysfunction or hyperfunction of the thyroid gland leads to changes in hormone 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 nervous and cardiovascular system dysfunction.
Any cerebrovascular disorders lead to interruption of the conduction of nerve impulses. Multiple sclerosis, spinal cord diseases, severe 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 of impotence in men after 50 years.
Signs of sexual impotence
It is necessary to distinguish between early impotence and age-related decline in sexual function. In the first case, the symptoms of impotence appear suddenly after 50 years; in the second case there is a slow worsening of power until complete dysfunction.
Signs of impotence in 50-year-old men will help you conduct a self-diagnosis of sexual impotence. These include:
- weakening of erection or its complete absence;
- gradual weakening of erection during sexual intercourse with the 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 listed symptoms is a good reason to consult a doctor.
It is important to consider that impotence and its symptoms at the age of 50 can be a temporary phenomenon. The listed symptoms are a variant of the norm for men who have just suffered a serious illness and who have been taking drugs that reduce potency (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 pass, 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 the decrease in sexual function is due to the presence of diseases, 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 that led to impotence.
Prostatitis occupies a leading position among the causes of impotence. 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, 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 drugs that often cause impotence.
Restoration of erection is carried out with the help of drugs and folk remedies. Also, a man needs to reconsider his lifestyle.
Potency drugs
Drug therapy depends on the cause of the weakness. For use in treatment:
- phosphodiesterase inhibitors (fast-acting drugs);
- selective alpha-2-blockers.
- Food supplements and homeopathy;
- hormonal drugs.
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors are popular fast-acting pills. Such drugs have a pronounced effect, contribute to the rapid achievement of erection, but have a number of contraindications. The main condition for taking such pills is the presence of sexual attraction towards the opposite sex. For psychological impotence, when a man does not feel attracted to his partner, such drugs are ineffective.
Another disadvantage is that fast-acting drugs do not cure impotence. They eliminate the main symptom, flaccid erection, for a certain period of time. When the pill stops working, the erection disappears.
Selective alpha-2 blockers are powerful aphrodisiacs. A drug from 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 the action of 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 recommended to use drugs from this group in the presence of endocrine and hormonal disorders, but with normal hormone production such drugs can be harmful. The disadvantage of any hormonal drug is a long list of contraindications and side effects.
A safe way to self-treat impotence is to take nutritional supplements. These drugs are not medicines, but act like vitamins. Dietary supplements improve blood flow to the penis, have a positive effect on hormone levels, gradually improving erection. The disadvantages of dietary supplements are a long cycle of use. Such drugs will be active only if there are no pathological causes of erectile dysfunction. It is recommended to take food supplements as an independent remedy in case of stress and overwork, but impotence due to prostatitis or diabetes mellitus cannot be cured with food supplements.
The most popular food supplements for potency:
- Peruvian maca;
- Lovelace Forte;
- The Emperor's Secret;
- Golden Horse.
The choice of food supplements should be balanced and meaningful. Before you start taking it, you need to read the instructions and study the composition. You should take only proven herbal preparations.
Folk remedies
Effective folk remedies for potency are various decoctions and infusions with tonic effect.
Very often you can find advice on the use of St. John's wort. This plant is in fact 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. Directly for the treatment of impotence it is better to give preference to other means.
An effective and safe traditional medicine is ginseng root infusion. The plant has a tonic effect and acts as an aphrodisiac, so its positive effect on potency leaves no doubt. You can take an alcoholic 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 two large spoons twice a day. The course of 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 root and boil in a glass of water for 10 minutes.
How to maintain potency until 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;
- train regularly;
- walk outdoors more often;
- have 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 human health. Testosterone production increases with the consumption of red meat, but in old age it should not be abused. The permissible norm is about 200 g of meat per day.
Prevention must start at a young age. By changing his lifestyle in his 30s, a man can maintain good health into old age.