Previously, sexual problems were considered the norm for older men. Modern medicine claims that the causes of loss of potency, lack of libido are well corrected. This allows people over the age of 60 to remain sexually active.
Reasons why the elderly are weak
Factors affecting men's health were conditionally divided into two groups: internal factors associated with poor health and external psychological factors.
Internal
Causes of genital circulation disorders:
- smokes.
- Abuse of alcohol.
- diabetes.
- obesity.
- stroke.
- high pressure.
- Lack of hormones.
- bad ecology.
- Inflammation of the penis.
External
Psychological reasons for male sexual failure:
- Depression - loss of libido due to loneliness, deterioration of appearance.
- Anxiety, fear of first failure in sex, obsession with prolonged erections.
- Concentration decreased.
- Stress, chronic fatigue.
- Neurosis against the background of loss of physical health.
- Embarrassed to go to the doctor for erectile dysfunction.
How to regain potency after 60 years
Deterioration in the quality of sexual life occurs gradually. To increase potency at age 60, you must first consult your doctor. He'll do checks, prescribe tests, check, find out the psychology of diminished potency.
The choice of treatment will depend on the diagnosis.
drug
To restore potency in men after age 50, drugs called phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors are used. The active ingredient in these medicines helps the penis maintain an erection. They do not increase libido, and they work for a limited time. These drugs are taken on an empty stomach one hour before scheduled intercourse. The effect lasts for about 4 hours.
The next dose should not be given earlier than 24 hours later.
Side effects of drugs that increase potency:
- Headache;
- redness of the skin;
- upset stomach;
- Dizziness;
- Distorted vision.
Contraindications:
- low pressure;
- heart disease;
- liver disease;
- Lactose intolerance;
- take such medicines.
Injecting special drugs into the penis can also help improve erections. You need to be trained by a doctor before using this method. Another way is to insert a device with one of these drugs into the urethra. Testosterone tablets are prescribed due to lack of hormones. Depression and anxiety are treated with antidepressants.
operation treatment
For men who do not respond to medication, prosthetics are offered. Special inserts used to maintain an erection are surgically inserted into the penis. Penile prostheses come in the form of semi-rigid rods or gas-filled cylinders.
Such surgery can lead to infection, erosion, pain or mechanical damage.
natural method
If the problem is less obvious, folk methods can help improve erections. They are also used in conjunction with treatments prescribed by a doctor.
How to restore potency yourself:
- Lose excess weight. It puts an extra load on the heart and interferes with normal blood circulation.
- go exercise. Active walking, running, gymnastics and swimming will strengthen the pelvis and lower abdominal muscles.
- Eat a diet rich in vitamin E, zinc, and learn the basics of a healthy low-sugar diet.
- Use natural erection stimulants - decoction, hawthorn tincture, lemongrass, ginseng or thyme.
- Do a prostate massage.
- Avoid stress.
How to keep men healthy after 60
The increased potency of men after age 60 is not a myth but a reality. For erectile dysfunction treatment to be successful, you need to see your doctor promptly to identify the cause of the problem and prevent it from getting worse.
Precaution:
- Carefully monitor the health of the genitourinary system and do not attempt to cure prostatitis, such as prostatitis, on your own.
- Annual testing, genital exams, and ultrasounds.
- If there is a misunderstanding about a sexual partner due to loss of libido, contact a psychotherapist immediately.