At all times, men have faced the problem of erectile dysfunction. This dangerous disease has no "age", it can appear even in young men. It is known that one of the causes of erectile dysfunction is chronic prostatitis. Therefore, due to the close relationship between these two diseases, the approach to the treatment of erectile dysfunction should be comprehensive.
What is Erectile Dysfunction?
Normal erectile function in a man includes the ability to get an erection hard enough to penetrate a woman’s vagina and maintain that erection long enough to complete sexual intercourse.
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to obtain and / or maintain an adequate penile erection for adequate sexual intercourse. Loss of morning erections, premature ejaculation and lack of interest in sexual activity are early signs. It is known that smoking, drug use, and alcohol abuse play an important role in this issue. The risk of developing erectile dysfunction increases with comorbid conditions such as type II diabetes mellitus, obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. However, the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is an infectious disease, the first of which - prostatitis.
What is prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate gland. It can affect all men: those with monogamous or polygamous relationships, as well as virgins. Prostatitis is a very common pathology of the genitourinary system. Among the serious consequences of this disease can be mentioned erectile dysfunction - many men mistakenly associate the "failure" in sex life with stress at work, fatigue and lack of sleep. But modern studies show that infectious diseases such as prostatitis are most often the cause of sexually transmitted diseases, help urologists-andrologists.
The main symptoms of prostatitis
- Frequent urination.
- The feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.
- Aching pain and discomfort in the lumbar region, lower abdomen and perineum.
- Whiteness or greenness of the urethra.
- Pain and heaviness in the anus.
- Decreases libido and potency.
What is the connection between inflammation and prostate potential?
If the endothelium of the penile canal is damaged due to exposure to chronic diseases and toxins, then this leads to decreased erection.
However, there is another version: most doctors believe that sexual disorders in prostatitis, as a rule, are psychological in nature. Persistent and exhausting pain causes depression and increased anxiety, unpleasant symptoms and chronic pain syndrome not only affect the general well -being, but also the mood of a man, bringing him stress and discomfort. Even so, most modern urologists have the same opinion: the cause of erectile dysfunction lies in organic damage to internal organs.
The importance of the prostate gland in the erection process
Erections from a normal physiological point of view are caused by complex neurovascular mechanisms, with several central and peripheral neurological mechanisms involved in addition to molecular, vascular, psychological and endocrinological factors, and the balance between them is what ultimately determines penile function.
Erection is not a mechanical action that can be used as a hydraulic jack for lifting at any time. It is a subtle physiological process that begins with a stimulus felt by the brain and originates from visual perception, smell, sensation, or touch.
A person’s sensitivity to this sexual stimulus is highly dependent not only on the level of the hormone testosterone, but especially on its conversion into the active metabolite dihydrotestosterone, which is formed in a healthy prostate under the influence of an enzyme called alpha reductase. And if problems arise with the prostate gland, then problems will arise with metabolites, which along the chain will attract difficulties during sexual intercourse.
Potential rehabilitation and therapy of prostate damage
If erectile dysfunction arises against the background of infection, then there is no drug that can help here: it is necessary to eliminate the cause. Bacterial prostatitis, like an infection, is treated with antibiotics. However, it is very difficult and sometimes impossible for antibiotics to create the required concentration of the drug in the prostate, in the focus of infection. This is due to the fact that as a result of inflammation and swelling of the prostate, the blood supply is significantly reduced. Only a complex treatment will be effective - a combination of drugs and physiotherapy, which increases the blood supply to the prostate gland, relieving its swelling. Doctors can prescribe courses such as extracorporeal magnetic stimulation, vibromagnetolaser massage, sinusoidal modulation currents, shock wave therapy, ozone therapy. If the doctor prescribes the right treatment and the man follows all his promises and recommendations, then with the elimination of inflammation in the prostate, violations in sexual life disappear without a trace.
Prophylaxis
- Normal sex life (this is a purely individual problem, but until the age of 30, the frequency of sexual intercourse 2-3 times a week is considered the norm).
- Adhere to hygiene during sexual intercourse.
- Healthy lifestyle.
- Exclusion of injuries and hypothermia.
- Regular urological examinations (at least once a year for men over 40 years of age).
A person’s recommended lifestyle should include regular exercise, adequate sleep, smoking cessation, a balanced diet with an emphasis on Mediterranean food, and moderate alcohol intake.
To feel masculine strength for as long as possible and maintain a high quality of life, when the first unpleasant symptoms appear, do not delay a visit to a qualified urologist-andrologist. Undergo a thorough urological examination, get an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.