A decline in sexual function in adulthood is an absolutely normal phase of physiological aging of the body. However, we are talking about a decline, 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 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 years, for others after 60, but sooner or later everyone experiences a decrease in androgen production.
Changes in hormonal levels 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 years is a disease that can and should be treated. According to doctors, at the age of 50 is too early for a man to lower himself, since at this age you can have an active sex life and even become a father, but only if you pay attention to your health.
Thus, changes in hormonal 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 years are various diseases and bad lifestyle. This includes:
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- physical inactivity;
- hypertensive disease;
- diabetes;
- disorders of the thyroid gland;
- cerebrovascular diseases;
- obesity.
It is necessary to examine in more detail each of the possible causes to understand the origin 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 violation of the flow of prostate 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. The blockage disrupts the normal circulation 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 adenoma of the prostate and some inflammatory diseases of the testicles.
Obesity and physical inactivity are the two enemies of normal erection. These conditions lead to the development of congestion in the pelvic organs and, over time, provoke erectile dysfunction.
A special place is occupied by arterial hypertension 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 an interruption in blood flow to the penis. In arterial hypertension, erectile dysfunction is caused not so much by persistently elevated blood pressure as by taking medications to control blood pressure. Antihypertensive medications negatively affect male sexual function. It is impotence that is most 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 happens with a decompensated form of the disease and improper treatment of diabetes. Persistently 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 leads to changes in hormonal levels. Erectile dysfunction is equally common in both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. In addition to impotence, these diseases are associated with a number of symptoms of nervous and cardiovascular system dysfunction.
Any cerebrovascular disorder leads to disruption of the conduction of nerve impulses. Multiple sclerosis, diseases of the spinal cord, severe injuries of the spine - 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 the age of 50.
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 deterioration of power to complete failure.
Signs of impotence in men aged 50 will help you make a self-diagnosis of sexual impotence. This includes:
- weakening of erection or its complete absence;
- gradual fading of erection during sexual intercourse with inability to complete it;
- inability to initiate sexual intercourse due to insufficient enlargement 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 see a doctor.
It is important to consider that impotence and its symptoms at the age of 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 long taken drugs that reduce potency (antihypertensive pills). Temporary sexual impotence can also be caused by psychological problems, frequent stress and an unfavorable 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?
Over the years, the risk of developing impotence increases, so it is necessary to know how to deal with impotence at the age of 50 and older. Since in the vast majority of cases, a decrease in sexual function is due to the presence of some 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 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, long-term complex treatment will be needed. Adequate treatment of the underlying disease will restore normal strength.
If you have arterial hypertension, you should consult a cardiologist about replacing your medications with milder medications. It is antihypertensive drugs that often cause impotence.
Restoration of erection is carried out with the help of medications and folk remedies. In addition, a man should review his lifestyle.
Potency drugs
Drug therapy depends on the cause of the weakness. For treatment use:
- 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 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 to 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 medications do not cure impotence. They eliminate the main symptom, weak erection, for a certain period of time. 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 due to its effect on the central nervous system. The mechanism of action of the drug is similar to the work 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 of this group in the presence of endocrine and hormonal disorders, but with normal production of hormones, 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 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 course of use. Such drugs will be active only if there are no pathological causes 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 Forte;
- The Emperor's Secret;
- The 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 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 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 controversial. This drug can be taken for prostatitis and other diseases of the genitourinary system, but in small doses. 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 solution (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 course of treatment lasts three weeks.
Celery stem juice 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 potency until old age
It is possible to restore strength, but this requires long-term treatment. It is much easier to prevent the development of impotence by following some simple rules:
- be less nervous;
- give up bad habits;
- exercise regularly;
- walk more often in the fresh air;
- have sex regularly;
- Healthy food;
- treat all diseases in a timely manner.
You should include more antioxidant foods in your diet. Every day a man should eat at least one citrus fruit - an orange or grapefruit. They contain antioxidants and tuna. Several times a week you should eat celery and garlic, add honey and nuts to your diet. Tomatoes and pumpkin seeds are good for men's health. The production of testosterone increases with the consumption of red meat, but in old age you should not abuse it. The allowed 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 good health until old age.