What is erectile dysfunction
To define sexual deviations associated with erectile dysfunction, the modern medical term "erectile dysfunction" is used. Earlier, it was more common to use the definition of "impotence", which directly means "the inability to perform certain actions". Today, when a patient consults a doctor to solve the problemincreases potency and leads the conversation, both terms are used What is erectile dysfunction?
erectile dysfunctionis a partial or complete inability to achieve or maintain an erection necessary for successful sexual intercourse. Impotence is usually diagnosed when a man is unable to maintain an erection in more than 25% of the sexual acts he attempts.
Prevalence of erectile dysfunction
According to numerous studies, erectile dysfunction is a widespread disease. And in all cases, impotence leads to a decrease in the patient's quality of life. According to statistics, more than 30% of men between the ages of 18 and 59 have erectile dysfunction and the need to increase potency.
The global situation is as follows: today more than 150 million men over the age of 40 suffer from erectile dysfunction and need to increase their potency. According to experts from the US National Institutes of Health, by 2025 their number could more than double. Such negative trends are explained by the increase in risk factors for the development of erectile dysfunction, including diabetes mellitus and widespread cardiovascular diseases.
Diagnosis of erectile dysfunction
As a rule, the doctor finds out about the problems with the patient's erectile function during the initial conversation with him. There is also a special medical questionnaire for identifying sexual dysfunctions and initial symptoms of impotence - the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5).
Like any other disease, it is easier and more effective to treat impotence in the initial stage. It is important not only to diagnose "erectile dysfunction", but to identify the cause of the disorder in order to develop a course aimed at increasing potency.
Diagnosing impotence in the early stages involves collecting a somatic and psychological history. It is necessary to determine which of the mechanisms that ensure the creation of an erection is disturbed. To develop a course to restore potency, you must first take a blood test for hormones, and in some cases take samples and tests of the cardiovascular system. Timely professional diagnosis is the key to successful treatment of impotence.
Unfortunately, modern medicine pays little attention to the question of the interdependence of nervous system disorders and erectile dysfunction symptoms. The main reason is that effective methods for assessing the so-called "neurogenic" component of erection have not yet been developed. Neurogenic impotence is the result of functional disorders accompanied by damage to the structures of the central and peripheral nervous system. For the patients of our clinic, we have developed a diagnosis of neurogenic erectile dysfunction using the Kalinchenko-Roživanov method. Common causes of this type of impotence are diabetes, alcohol consumption and smoking, as well as long-term use of certain medications. The diagnosis of neurogenic disorders is the basic phase of the examination for the development of a course to increase potency.
Mechanism of weakening of erection
It was established that impotence is not an independent disease, but a diagnostic symptom. Therefore, sexual dysfunction can signal more serious health problems that require more than just increased potency.
Erectile dysfunction can be not only a consequence, but in many cases also a sign of serious cardiovascular diseases. According to research, 64% of men hospitalized with a first myocardial infarction suffered from erectile dysfunction within a period of 3 years.
The main causes of impotence are:
- psychological disorders;
- neurological disorders;
- problems with the endocrine system (low testosterone);
- cardiovascular disorders;
- anatomical defects of the penis.
In most cases, impotence develops under the influence of a complex of these factors.
Considering the mechanism of erection, one can be convinced that it is a complex neurovascular-hormonal reaction. Improvement in potency occurs when the coordinated functioning of all these systems - cardiovascular, endocrine and nervous - is ensured, provided that there are no anatomical defects of the penis.
The picture shows that failure in at least one of the links to ensure full erectile function can lead to general potency disorders that require timely treatment.
The influence of a special component - the endocrine system - on the mechanism of the development of such a disease as erectile dysfunction, is now quite fully studied. According to clinical studies, in most cases impotence is caused by a decrease in the level of the male hormone - testosterone. Accelerating the process of sex hormone production aims to increase potency.
Treatment of erectile dysfunction: increasing libido and restoring potency
Praktik Medical Center specializes in the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. More than 12, 000 men have undergone treatment and in all cases we have managed to achieve complete restoration or significant improvement of male potency. That is why the experts of our clinic can not only promise our patients a positive result of impotence treatment, but guarantee it.
The process of treating sexual dysfunction and restoring an erection involves taking into account a complex of factors. To increase potency, first of all, it is necessary to change the way of life: give up bad habits, proper diet, eliminate excess weight, increase the level of physical activity and abolish (if possible) drugs that negatively affect sexual function.
Means and preparations for the treatment of potency
Modern manufacturing companies, pharmacies and even the media offer a wide range of different drugs, which are called "drugs for the treatment of impotence", "drugs for enhancing potency", etc. erection can only be done by a professional doctor. It is difficult for a person without a medical education to distinguish between real medical drugs that have passed clinical trials and low-effective nutritional supplements with unstudied effects, which are often advertised on radio and television as "potency-enhancing drugs".
Considering that one of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction is a lack of testosterone, androgen therapy has taken a strong place in the treatment of impotence. Carrying out replacement and stimulating therapy with testosterone drugs aims to normalize the level of the male hormone and leads not only to the improvement of the psycho-emotional state of the man, but also ensures the restoration of potency.
In complex therapy aimed at treating erectile dysfunction in men, we use drugs that regulate vascular function and help improve nerve conduction, which affects the process of restoring an erection.
Treatment of psychogenic impotence is carried out with the participation of a psychologist. Erectile dysfunction of a psychogenic nature is a consequence of increased anxiety and depression of the patient, conflict between partners and other psychological disorders. An experienced specialist conducts a course of psychotherapy aimed at increasing potency.
The modern clinic employs highly professional specialists. We have all the necessary modern equipment for diagnosis and treatment of impotence. Start the treatment of sexual disorders by visiting an endocrinologist-andrologist and you will be convinced that in 98% of cases erectile dysfunction is completely curable.