Men have always had the problem of erectile dysfunction. This insidious disease has no "age" and can appear even in young men. One of the causes of erectile dysfunction is known to be chronic prostatitis. Therefore, due to such a close connection between the two diseases, it is necessary to take a comprehensive approach to the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
What is erectile dysfunction?
Normal erectile function in a man includes the ability to get an erection long enough to penetrate a woman's vagina and keep that erection long enough to complete sexual intercourse.
Erectile dysfunction is the inability of the penis to achieve and / or maintain an erection sufficient for adequate communication. Loss of morning erection, premature ejaculation and lack of interest in sexual activity are early signs. It is known that smoking, drug use and alcohol use play an important role in this issue. The risk of developing erectile dysfunction increases with diseases such as type II diabetes mellitus, obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and dyslipidemia. However, the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is infectious diseases, primarily prostatitis.
What is prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate gland. It can affect all men: monogamous or polygamous, 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. However, modern research has shown that infectious diseases such as prostatitis are the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Help a urologist-andrologist.
The main symptoms of prostatitis
- Frequent urination.
- Feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
- Pain and discomfort in the lumbar region, lower abdomen and perineum.
- White or greenish discharge from the urethra.
- Pain and heaviness in the anus.
- Decreased libido and potency.
What is the connection between prostatitis and strength?
If the endothelium of the penile vessels is damaged by exposure to chronic diseases and toxins, this leads to a decrease in erections.
However, there is another version: most doctors believe that sexual disorders in prostatitis, as a rule, have a psychological feature. Constant and exhausting pain causes depression and increased anxiety, unpleasant symptoms and chronic pain syndrome affect not only the general well-being, but also the mood of the man, bringing him stress and anxiety. However, most modern urologists agree: erectile dysfunction is caused by organic damage to internal organs.
The importance of the prostate gland in the process of erection
In terms of normal physiology, erection is associated with complex neurovascular mechanisms involving several central and peripheral neurological mechanisms in addition to molecular, vascular, psychological, and endocrinological factors, and is ultimately an intermediate balance that determines penis function. .
An erection is not a mechanical movement 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 comes from the perception, smell, feeling or touch of sight.
A person's sensitivity to this sexual stimulus depends largely not only on the level of the hormone testosterone, but also on the conversion of the active metabolite dihydrotestosterone, which is formed inside a healthy prostate, under the influence of an enzyme called alpha reductase. And if there are problems with the prostate gland, there will be problems with the metabolite, which is difficult during sexual intercourse along the chain, respectively.
Potential recovery and prostate damage therapy
If erectile dysfunction occurs on the background of an infection, no medication will help here: the root cause must be eliminated. Bacterial prostatitis, like any infection, is treated with antibiotics. However, it is very difficult and sometimes impossible for antibiotics to create the required drug concentration in the prostate, which is the center of infection. This is due to a significant decrease in blood supply as a result of inflammation and swelling in the prostate. Only a complex treatment will be effective - a combination of drugs and physiotherapy that improve the blood supply to the prostate gland, eliminate swelling. The doctor may prescribe courses such as extracorporeal magnetic stimulation, vibromagnetolaser massage, sinusoidal modulated currents, shock wave therapy, ozone therapy. If the doctor prescribes the right treatment and the man follows all the appointments and recommendations, the elimination of inflammation in the prostate will leave no trace of sexual dysfunction.
Prophylaxis
- Regular sex life (this is a completely individual matter, but until the age of 30, the frequency of sexual intercourse 2-3 times a week is the norm).
- Hygiene during sexual intercourse.
- Healthy lifestyle.
- Exclusion of injuries and hypothermia.
- Regular urological examination (at least once a year for men over 40).
The lifestyle recommended by a person should consist of regular exercise, adequate sleep, quitting smoking, a balanced diet that focuses on Mediterranean food, and moderate alcohol consumption.
To feel the strength of men for as long as possible and maintain a high quality of life, do not delay a visit to a qualified urologist-andrologist when the first unpleasant symptoms appear. Get a thorough urological examination, get an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.