Previously, sexual problems were considered the norm for older men. Modern medicine claims that the causes of loss of power, lack of sexual desire are well corrected. This allows people over 60 to remain sexually active.
Causes of poor strength in the elderly
Factors affecting men's health are conditionally divided into two groups: internal, which are associated with poor health and external, psychological.
internal
Causes of circulatory disorders in the genitals:
- Smoking cigarettes.
- Alcohol abuse.
- Diabetes.
- Obesity.
- Stroke.
- High pressure.
- Lack of hormones.
- Bad ecology.
- Inflammation of the penis.
Outer
Psychological causes of male failure during sexual intercourse:
- Depression - loss of libido occurs due to feelings of loneliness, deterioration of appearance.
- Anxiety, fear against the background of the first failures during sex, fixation on a long erection.
- Decreased concentration.
- Stress, chronic fatigue.
- Neurosis in the background of loss of physical health.
- Feel embarrassed to go to the doctor with erectile dysfunction.
How to restore power in 60 years
Deterioration of the quality of sex life occurs gradually. To increase strength to 60, you must first consult a doctor. He will conduct an examination, prescribe tests, examinations, will reveal the psychological circumstances of the decline of power.
The choice of treatment method will depend on the results of the diagnosis.
medications
Drugs called phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors are used to restore strength in men after the age of 50. The active ingredients in these drugs help the penis maintain an erection. They do not increase sexual desire, they have a limited duration of action. Medications are taken on an empty stomach one hour before scheduled sexual intercourse. The effect lasts about 4 hours.
The next dose is allowed no earlier than 24 hours later.
Side effects of drugs to increase strength:
- headache;
- skin rash;
- stomach upset;
- dizziness;
- visual distortion.
Contraindications:
- low pressure;
- heart attacks;
- liver disease;
- lactose intolerance;
- taking such drugs.
A penile injection of special drugs also helps improve erection. Before using the method, you should be trained by a doctor. An alternative is to insert a device with one of these drugs into the urethra. With hormone deficiency, testosterone tablets are prescribed. Depression and anxiety are treated with antidepressants.
Surgical intervention
For men who do not respond to medication, prostheses are offered. Special inserts to maintain an erection are implanted in the penis surgically. Penile prostheses come in the form of semi-rigid rods or inflated cylinders.
Such surgery may cause infection, erosion, pain, or mechanical damage.
natural method
If the problem is not too pronounced, folk methods help to improve the erection. They are also used in combination with the treatment prescribed by the doctor.
How to restore power yourself:
- Lose excess weight. It puts an extra load on the heart, interferes with normal blood circulation.
- Go for sports. Active walking, running, gymnastics and swimming will strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, lower abdomen.
- Eat a diet rich in vitamin E, zinc and learn the basics of a healthy low-sugar diet.
- Use natural erectile stimulants - decoctions, tinctures of hawthorn, lemon grass, ginseng or thyme.
- Do a prostate massage.
- Avoid stress.
How to maintain men's health after 60 years
The rise of power in men after 60 is not a myth, but a reality. In order for erectile dysfunction treatment to be successful, you need to go to the doctor in time, determine the cause of the problem and prevent it from getting worse.
Preventive measures:
- Carefully monitor the health of the genitourinary system, do not try to cure inflammation of the prostate gland yourself, such as prostatitis.
- Take tests every year, do a genital examination, do an ultrasound.
- Do not hesitate to contact a psychotherapist if, due to loss of sexual desire, you have a misunderstanding with your sexual partner.