Previously, sexual problems were considered the norm for older men. Modern medicine claims that the causes of loss of potency, lack of sexual desire are well corrected. This allows people over the age of 60 to remain sexually active.
Causes of poor potency in the elderly
Factors that affect 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:
- Cigarette smoking.
- Alcohol abuse.
- Diabetes.
- obesity.
- Stroke.
- High pressure.
- Hormone deficiency.
- Bad ecology.
- Inflammation of the penis.
External
Psychological causes of male failure during sex:
- Depression - loss of libido occurs due to feelings of loneliness, worsening of appearance.
- Anxiety, fear on the background of the first failures during sex, fixation on a long erection.
- Decreased concentration.
- Stress, chronic murder.
- Neurosis on the background of loss of physical health.
- Feeling uncomfortable going to the doctor with erectile dysfunction.
How to restore potency in 60 years
The deterioration of the quality of sexual life occurs gradually. To increase the potency to 60, you must first consult a doctor. He will conduct an examination, prescribe tests, examinations, discover the psychological circumstances of the reduction of potency.
The choice of treatment method will depend on the results of the diagnosis.
Medications
Drugs called phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors are used to restore potency in men over the age of 50. The active ingredients in these drugs help the penis to maintain an erection. They do not increase sexual desire, they have a limited duration of action. Medications are taken on an empty stomach an hour before planned sexual intercourse. The effect lasts about 4 hours.
The next dose is allowed no later than 24 hours later.
Side effects of potency-boosting drugs:
- headache;
- redness of the skin;
- stomach upset;
- dizziness;
- visual distortion.
Contraindications:
- low pressure;
- heart attacks;
- liver disease;
- lactose intolerance;
- taking such medications.
Injecting special medications into the penis also helps improve erections. Before using the method, you need to be trained by a doctor. An alternative is to insert a device with one of these drugs into the urethra. In case of hormone deficiency, testosterone tablets are prescribed. Depression and anxiety are treated with antidepressants.
Surgical intervention
For men who do not respond to drug treatment, prosthetics are offered. Special inserts to maintain an erection are surgically implanted in the penis. Penis prostheses come in the form of semi-rigid rods or inflatable cylinders.
Such surgery can cause infection, erosion, pain or mechanical damage.
natural methods
If the problem is not too pronounced, folk methods help to improve erections. They are also used in combination with a treatment prescribed by a doctor.
How to restore potency yourself:
- Lose extra pounds. It additionally burdens the heart and interferes with normal blood circulation.
- Do sports. Active walking, running, gymnastics and swimming will strengthen the muscles of the pelvis, lower abdomen.
- Eat a diet rich in vitamin E, zinc and learn the basics of a healthy diet low in sugar.
- Use natural erectile stimulants - decoctions, tinctures of hawthorn, lemongrass, ginseng or thyme.
- Do a prostate massage.
- Avoid stress.
How to maintain men's health after 60 years
Increased potency in men after the age of 60 is not a myth, but a reality. In order for the treatment of erectile dysfunction to be successful, it is necessary to visit a doctor in time, determine the cause of the problem and prevent its worsening.
Prevention measures:
- Carefully monitor the health of the genitourinary system, do not try to cure prostate inflammation yourself, such as prostatitis.
- Do tests annually, undergo genital examinations, do ultrasound.
- Do not hesitate to contact a psychotherapist if you have a misunderstanding with your sexual partner due to loss of sexual desire.