The decline of sexual function in adulthood is an absolutely normal phase of physiological aging of the body. However, we are talking about a reduction, not a complete loss of potency. Impotence after 50 years is a consequence of an unhealthy lifestyle, advanced diseases and bad habits. However, even in this case, it is possible and necessary to suppress the problem, both with drugs and alternative treatments.
Causes of impotence in adulthood
The decrease in sexual function in adulthood is a consequence of the decrease in the synthesis of male sex hormones. For some men it happens after 50, for others after 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 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 it is too early for a man to give up, because at that age you can have an active sex life and even become a father, but only if you take care of your own health.
Therefore, changes in the level of hormones negatively affect potency, but in a healthy man, such changes lead to a decrease in sexual function, but not impotence. Natural changes are not enough for the development of complete sexual impotence, so the disease develops with the presence of aggravating factors.
The causes of impotence after the age of 50 are various diseases and a bad lifestyle. This includes:
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- physical inactivity;
- hypertensive disease;
- diabetes;
- thyroid disorders;
- cerebrovascular diseases;
- obesity.
It is necessary to consider each of the possible causes in more detail in order to understand the origin 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 prostate secretions. The result is a non-infectious inflammation of the organs. In prostatitis, the tone of the bladder changes, the urethra narrows, urodynamics and the movement of prostate secretions are disturbed. Congestion disrupts the normal process of circulation to the pelvic organs, including blood flow to the penis. All these processes lead first to the weakening of the erection, and then to complete sexual impotence. The same phenomena are observed in prostate adenoma and some inflammatory diseases of the testicles.
Obesity and physical inactivity are two enemies of a normal erection. These conditions lead to the development of congestion in the pelvic organs and eventually cause erectile dysfunction.
A special place is occupied by arterial hypertension and other diseases of the cardiovascular system. Blood flow disorder primarily affects the flow of blood to the lower part of the body. In case of heart failure, there is a disturbance in the flow of blood to the penis. In arterial hypertension, erectile dysfunction is caused not so much by constantly elevated blood pressure as by taking blood pressure control drugs. Antihypertensive drugs have a negative effect on male sexual function. The most common side effect of such drugs is impotence.
In diabetes mellitus, nerve conduction and blood circulation in the lower part of the body are disturbed. This happens with a decompensated form of the disease and improper treatment of diabetes. Constantly elevated 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 the hormonal level. Erectile dysfunction is equally common in both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. In addition to impotence, these diseases are accompanied by numerous symptoms of nervous and cardiovascular system dysfunction.
Any cerebrovascular disorder leads to a disorder in the conduction of nerve impulses. Multiple sclerosis, diseases of the spinal cord, 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 for 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 deterioration of potency to complete dysfunction.
Signs of impotence in men aged 50 will help you diagnose sexual impotence yourself. This includes:
- weakening of erection or its complete absence;
- gradual weakening of erection during sexual intercourse with impossibility of completion;
- inability to initiate sexual intercourse due to insufficient penis enlargement;
- reduced or complete absence of sexual desire for the opposite sex.
The presence of at least one of the above symptoms is a good reason to consult a doctor.
It is important to consider that impotence and its symptoms at the age of 50 may be a temporary phenomenon. The above symptoms are a variant of the norm for men who have just overcome a serious illness and have been taking drugs that reduce potency (antihypertensive tablets) for a long time. 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?
The risk of developing impotence increases with age, so it is necessary to know how to deal with impotence at the age of 50 and over. Since in the vast majority of cases the decrease in sexual function is a consequence of the presence of any 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 prostate inflammation, long-term complex treatment will be required. Adequate treatment of the underlying disease will restore normal potency.
If you have arterial hypertension, you should consult a cardiologist about replacing the drugs with milder drugs. Antihypertensives often cause impotence.
Restoration of erection is carried out with the help of drugs and folk remedies. In addition, a man must reconsider his lifestyle.
Medicines for potency
Drug therapy depends on the cause of low potency. For treatment use:
- phosphodiesterase inhibitors (quick-acting drugs);
- selective alpha-2-blockers.
- Dietary supplements and homeopathy;
- hormonal drugs.
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors are well-known fast-acting tablets. Such 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, 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. The 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 operation of tablets, despite the fact that the drugs belong to different groups.
Hormonal drugs that affect testosterone synthesis can only be prescribed by a doctor. It is recommended to use drugs of this group in the presence of endocrine and hormonal disorders, but with normal hormone production, such drugs can be harmful. The lack of any hormonal drug is a long list of contraindications and side effects.
A safe way to self-treat impotence is by taking nutritional supplements. These drugs are not drugs, but act like vitamins. Dietary supplements improve blood supply to the penis, have a positive effect on the hormonal level, gradually improving erection. The disadvantages of dietary supplements are the long-term use. Such drugs will be active only if there are no pathological causes of erectile dysfunction. It is recommended to take dietary supplements as an independent remedy against stress and overwork, but impotence due to prostatitis or diabetes mellitus cannot be cured by dietary supplements.
The most popular dietary 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 must 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 questionable. This medicine 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 alcoholic tincture (10 drops twice a day) or a decoction. To prepare the 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 for two large spoons. The course of treatment lasts three weeks.
Celery stem juice or root decoction will help increase potency. To prepare the decoction, grind 30 g of the 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 it 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;
- exercise regularly;
- 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 should eat celery and garlic, add honey and walnuts 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 it should not be abused. The permitted norm is about 200 g of meat per day.
Prevention must start at a young age. By changing the way of life at the age of 30, a person can maintain good health until old age.