In general, it is discovered that males frequently experience sexual dysfunction. In this type of dysfunction, men are not able to get and maintain erections due to which they are not able to satisfy their sexual pleasure. Due to this problem, men are not able to satisfy their partner’s needs due to which their relationship comes to the edge of divorce.
Due to Sexual Dysfunctions, men become depressed and guilty as they are not able to satisfy their sexual needs. They are unable to talk to anyone about their issues and do not receive assistance from their spouses. There are some issues due to which you face erectile dysfunction or some of the causes of erectile dysfunction. Two types of causes cause erectile dysfunction physical and physiological.
Physical causes:
Several diseases cause Sexual Dysfunctions like diabetes, neurological disorders, heart and vascular disease, some chronic diseases like liver or kidney failure, and most importantly hormonal imbalances. Other factors like alcoholism, drug abuse, and side effects of certain types of medications, including a few antidepressant drugs also affect sexual drive and functions.
Physiological causes:
Men suffer from stress, workload, and anxiety along depression affects the sexual performance of the men. Let’s talk about a few prevalent health problems associated with Sexual Dysfunctions.
Premature ejaculation:
Sexual Dysfunctions is a condition that is mostly faced by couples where they are not able to maintain ejaculation for a longer period. All the physiological and biological issues are considered as important. Premature ejaculation is treatable in most of the cases but most of the men are not able to share their problem with anyone.
SYMPTOMS :
Sexual Dysfunctions primary symptom of premature ejaculation is erection in a short period or early when you or your partner are not satisfied. You can even face this situation during masturbation. These are classified by doctors in two ways: one is lifelong and the second one is acquired.
Lifelong ejaculation is mostly found in couples where they cannot hold on to a Sexual Dysfunction after vaginal discharge. Due to this, the men get less interested in physical interest.
Now, in acquired ejaculation, the symptoms are the same. Sexual Dysfunctions have earlier enjoyed their moments of pleasure and satisfaction But they have faced this situation of erectile dysfunction due to some health issues.
Earlier it was believed that only physiological causes are responsible for the problem of premature ejaculation but now doctors have proved that even biological factors are equally important. The biological factors include :
- Problems of hormonal secretion in the body
- Issues with the neurotransmitter concentration in the brain
- malfunction of the ejaculatory system’s reflex activity
- Thyroid issues
- Prostate or urethral inflammation or infection
- inherited characteristics
- Damage to the nervous system due to any trauma or surgery is also a rare cause of premature ejaculation
The physiological causes include :
Anxiety:
Some people are really tense about their performance in sexual activity as they want concentration and maintain ejaculation which causes anxiety and they ejaculate before time.
Stress:
Due to some mental issues or strain it causes stress. Stress affects the health of men which eventually affects the sexual problem like premature ejaculation.
Medicines:
Some medicine like Cenforce 100, Vidalista 20, Fildena 100mg, and Tadarise 20 affects the nerves in the brain which leads to premature ejaculation.
For the problem related to premature ejaculation, there are medications and drugs which can be followed:
Sexual therapy:
It is recommended by doctors that sexual therapy is effective in providing relief related to the problem of premature ejaculation. A common sexual therapy is masturbating some time before the sexual activity begins. It is recommended to try some other methods other than vaginal penetration for some time. You can use some other sexual play to reduce stress and anxiety.
Medication:
Many doctors suggest certain antidepressants to treat this sexual health issue. Some urologists prescribe selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or fluoxetine (Prozac) to delay ejaculation. The doctor may even suggest medicines like tricyclic antidepressant clomipramine (Anafranil) are prescribed when none of the above medicines works.
Topical anesthetic creams
Some creams are even suggested by the doctor so that you do not face any premature ejaculation. The cream is applied to the penis before the sexual activity begins. It is better to consult a doctor before consuming any medicine so that he can give you medicine according to your health condition.
Counseling or cognitive behavioral therapy:
It is a combination of both medication and therapy where you talk with the expert mental care healthiness and it is said to be effective in providing relief from stress and anxiety.
2) SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION :
Erectile Dysfunction is a sexual disorder in which men are not able to get or maintain an erection for a longer period, This can also be referred to as ED in general. If the problem does not last for a longer period you can avoid visiting a doctor but if the problem is long-lasting you need to consult a doctor as soon as possible.
SYMPTOMS OF Sexual Dysfunctions :
The most common problem is difficulty in having an erection for a longer period and you can achieve and maintain an erection when you are masturbating. Another factor that may contribute to erectile dysfunction is an increase in stress and workload.
CAUSES OF Sexual Dysfunctions:
Some people consider aging as the primary cause of erectile dysfunction but this is not true as nowadays younger men are also facing the problem of erectile dysfunction. There are certain physical health conditions which can lead to erectile dysfunction.
Now let’s discuss some physical causes of Sexual Dysfunctions.
- The physical causes of ED are categorized into four sections which are hormonal, Anatomical, Vasculogenic, and Neurogenic.
- Hormonal: If there is some hormonal imbalance in your body or inadequate hormonal secretion can be a cause of erectile dysfunction.
- Anatomical: If there is any problem or defect in your penis or its structure then this can be the reason for erectile dysfunction in men.
- Vasculogenic: If the blood flow to the penis is insufficient then it can also lead to erectile dysfunction.
- Neurogenic: If any part of the nervous system is affected like the brain, nerves, or spinal cord then it can be a cause of erectile dysfunction.
- Now let’s discuss some of the physical conditions that can lead to erectile dysfunction :
PHYSICAL CONDITION :
- Diabetes
- Atherosclerosis
- Treatment for low levels of testosterone hormone.
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Kidney disease
- Obesity
- Stroke
- Psychological causes
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Depression
Sometimes both the physical and psychological causes are the reason for the sexual disorder of erectile dysfunction. For example, a person who has diabetes may suffer from some other sexual problem due to which he may become stressed and anxious which becomes the combination of both physical and psychological causes and can lead to erectile dysfunction.
TEST AND DIAGNOSIS OF Sexual Dysfunctions :
Your physician may examine your penis to find out if there is any structural issue. There may also be some blood tests done on you to check the level of essential hormones in your body.
INTRACAVERNOUS INJECTION TEST :
To boost the blood flow of the penis sometimes a synthetic hormone is injected and if no erection is found this means that the patient is having issues with the supply of blood or blood vessels and therefore the doctor may ask to perform an ultrasound scan.
The flow of blood in the penis is measured using a DUPLEX ULTRASOUND SCAN.
TREATMENT OF Sexual Dysfunctions :
To get proper treatment for Sexual dysfunctions you need to treat the underlying health conditions, In this way, the problem of erectile dysfunction can be solved.
PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT:
To boost the ability to attain and maintain erection sometimes oral pharmacological treatment is recommended. Some common types of medication are PDE-5 also called phosphodiesterase inhibitors and apomorphine.
TRANSURETHRAL THERAPY:
Another effective pharmacological solution to improve erection is transurethral therapy which is applied in the urethra and can be maintained with the help of an elastic band applied at the base of the penis.
INTRACAVERNOUS INJECTION:
This can be considered as the most effective treatment to improve the condition related to Sexual Dysfunctions as discussed above in the blog. Solutions of this injection are prepared from alprostadil, papaverine, and drug combinations. For patients who are not compatible with oral therapies, this injection is useful.
However, the treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions is done by a doctor after considering various factors like the age of the patient, medication tolerance, severity of the disease, underlying health condition, etc.
3) LOW LIBIDO:
Low Sexual Dysfunctions desire in men is another health problem found in men. According to Irwin Goldstein who is chief editor of the Journal of sexual medicine and the director of sexual medicine in the Alvarado Hospital in San Diego, Nearly one out of five men have the problem of low libido. Another name for low libido is hypoactive sexual drive condition. (HSDD). But lower libido and erectile dysfunction should not be considered as one as it is found that most of the men who have low libido do not face the problem of achieving erection.
Aging can be considered a major factor in lower libido, but there are also some other factor that causes this disorder which are mentioned below :
Physical causes Sexual Dysfunctions:
- Obesity
- Anemia
- Testosterone deficiency
- Major diseases which can be the cause are as follows:
- Diabetes
- Underactive Thyroid gland
- Head injury
- Drugs: Some drugs like Poscar are prescribed by doctors for the treatment of prostate problems. This drug affects the sexual desire of men.
Psychological causes Sexual Dysfunctions :
- Stress and depression
- Exhaustion
The problem in a relationship.
For every cause related to low libido, there is a different solution. But some common changes in lifestyle for example regular exercise, reduction in body weight, limited alcohol consumption, less smoking, and a healthy diet can be a great help to get relief from the issue of Sexual dysfunction. For any problem, you should visit an experienced urologist to get the solution.