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Men's Health >
Libido > Erectile Dysfunction/ Impotence
ED is defined as the regular
or irregular inability to achieve and/
or maintain an erect penis for sufficient time to complete
intercourse to the satisfaction for either partner, however this is
not associated with premature ejaculation
which is common to boys and men due to over excitement, and ED
if left unresolved over a prolonged
period may cause unhappiness and relationship failure.
Ed is classified as a degenerative
disease and is seen as a part of a general systemic failure in the health of the
individual and it is more common in men 60 years of age and older. This common
problem affects about half of all men in the world
at some time in their life and is more
common in middle aged and
older men. When a
single incident occurs, the best thing to do is forget about it and
most women accept this, but problems arise when this difficulty starts occurring regularly
as it can seriously strain relationships.
ED or
Impotence is a major relationship trauma which often contributes to divorce. The
partner is often unaware of the cause of the problem, she simply experiences the
unhappy result and unsatisfied will often act in a way to increase the man's
stress level further compounding the problem.
Note that impotence should not be
confused with male infertility. They are two totally
different conditions; a man unable to maintain an
erection may be perfectly normal in every other way
including the fathering children.
SYMPTOMS
Some
of the symptoms are:
- A
lack in sexual confidence or interest in sex
- A
change in the quality of erections.
- The
inability to have or maintain an erection
- Failure to have an erection upon waking up in the morning.
- Persistence
of the disorder for more than three months.
CAUSES
The
most common causes are:
- Any Stress factors such as performance anxiety, boredom,
depression, low self-esteem.
- Difficulties
and unresolved tensions within relationships.
- Processed
and convenience foods which are a major cause of a
great many health disorders.
- Diseases
like obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, chronic
alcoholism, multiple sclerosis,
atherosclerosis and vascular disease.
- Cardiovascular problems and side
effects from high blood pressure medicine.
- Injuries to the spinal column
- Surgery
(prostatectomy, orchiectomy, radiation
therapy or penile implants) which may have
damaged nerves and arteries near the penis.
- Medications
like antihistamines,
antidepressants, tranquillisers and appetite
suppressants.
- Smoking, alcohol and drug use
- Hormonal deficiencies.
- Neurological
problems (injury, trauma or disease)
PREVENTION
Erectile
Dysfunction often increases progressively with age
and yet it is not an inevitable consequence of aging.
The following steps can be taken to minimize the
risks of erectile dysfunction:
- Learn to manage the stresses in life.
- Keep
your relationships healthy and vibrant in
every way.
- Eat
well and take regular exercise
- Have regular massages to help keep the whole body in tune.
- Sex
education, understanding your body and
sexuality will assist.
- Avoid
excessive smoking and alcohol consumption.
DIAGNOSIS
There
are numerous methods of diagnosing this condition
which differ around the world:
- Typically
a doctor will question you about your sexual history
including the nature and onset of problems,
frequency, quality and duration of erections, past
and present medical problems, medications,
psychological history, current stresses, anxieties or
problems and about how your relationships are.
- This
consultation will typically include an examination of
the genital area and a digital rectal examination to
check for prostate abnormalities. Blood tests will be
taken to check testosterone and prolactin levels,
thyroid and adrenal gland dysfunction and other
conditions like hypertension, diabetes,
atherosclerosis, and nerve damage.
CURES
Medically speaking, there is no cure for
anything, however there are many things which can
have a positive effect and help to restore normal
function:
- Counselling
and meditation can reveal the root causes of
this problem.
- Changing
any medications which may cause erectile
dysfunction as a side effect.
- Improving Diet, exercise and lifestyle
- Taking dietary
supplements
-
Understanding your Penis
NATURAL
SUPPLEMENTS
A healthy diet is often difficult to achieve and can
be supplemented with.
- Multi -
Vitamins and minerals
- Products that help in getting and keeping an erection
DIETARY
GUIDELINES
Most
impotence originates from poor diet and nutrition.
- If
you are over weight, the first step is to
lose weight.
- Improving
diet can reduce and even improve this problem
tremendously.
- Eat
a fresh, organic, high vegetable diet, which
should include green, leafy vegetables.
- Reduce
red meat consumption.
- Avoid
smoking and alcohol.
HOME
CARE SUGGESTIONS
- A
key factor in impotence is life style; try
not smoking or drinking alcohol.
- Take
alternating hot and cold showers to improve
your circulation.
- Massages
and aromatherapy help the body and the body
system to relax.
- Learn
massage so that you and your partner can
massage each other.
- Learn
about tantric sex and experiment with out
being fixed on any goals.
SUMMARY
Take an active interest in your life,
relationships and your body, especially your penis
and sexuality. Usually any problem in life, once you
identify the cause, the problem is solved and steps
can be taken to make good.
And as much as there is a mass of medical knowledge,
with all its diagnostic equipment and massive array
of drugs, they will never match the advantages of a
healthy diet and lifestyle. The products here
offer a
temporary solution.
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