Erectile problems may occur not only in old men. Today, urologists face the need to identify the causes of impotence and find ways to restore potency in young patients every day. Modern technologies and methods for erectile dysfunction treatment from Canadian Family Pharmacy can significantly improve the quality of a man’s sexual life.
Erectile dysfunction is a repetitive condition characterized by a poor quality of erection, inability to maintain or achieve erection necessary for a full sexual intercourse.
The term “erectile dysfunction” was introduced in 1992, when the American National Institute of Health suggested using it as a more extended concept than “impotence.” According to the WHO (World Health Organization), based on numerous authoritative world studies, every tenth man aged 21 to 30 years complains of erectile disorders, 31 to 35 years – one in five, in 36-70 years – almost every second. This is the scale of the problem for today, and according to experts’ forecasts, these figures could double in the next 25 years.
Signs of erectile dysfunction
We recommend you to visit the urologist, if you notice the following symptoms:
- insufficiently strong erection;
- problems or inability to achieve a satisfactory level and duration of erection;
- premature ejaculation.
Causes of erectile dysfunction
The causes of erectile dysfunction can be divided into external (exogenous) and internal (endogenous).
External causes of erectile dysfunction:
- Smoking is one of the most significant factors, which has a very negative effect on erectile function;
- Alcohol, especially “beer alcoholism”, drug addiction;
- Syndrome of chronic fatigue, chronic lack of sleep, constant stay in a stressful situation at work and in family relationships;
- Environmental factors: unbalanced food, vitamin deficiency, GMOs (genetically modified foods);
- Increased radiation, work in high-frequency radiation;
- Features of the formation of the personality and the development of sexuality.
The most important factors of sexual behavior are acquired in childhood, when the boy observes the system of actions of older men in the family and follows the path or imitates the assimilated patterns, or denies them. During this period a boy may develop self-doubt and shyness, fears of “being underappreciated”, “not producing the expected impression”. Over time, they can transform into psychological complexes or phobias.
Internal causes of erectile dysfunction:
- Disorders of hormonal regulation: hypogonadism (testosterone deficiency in the testicles), diseases associated with impaired function of the pituitary and adrenal glands, some tumors (eg, pituitary adenoma);
- Side effects of taking various medications (some antihypertensive and antiarrhythmic drugs, corticosteroids, psychotropic drugs and antidepressants, etc.);
- Age and acquired changes in the tissue and structures of the penis;
- Neurological diseases and disorders (epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, injuries of the brain and spinal cord, pelvis and perineum);
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system (hypertension, atherosclerosis, etc.);
- Diabetes mellitus, obesity, metabolic syndrome.
The list is offered by Canadian Family Pharmacy and contains only the most common reasons underlying the development of erectile dysfunction.
Types of erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is divided into psychogenic and organic (somatic).
Organic erectile dysfunction may not occur immediately, but develop for some time. The disease begins with the disappearance of morning or involuntary nocturnal erections, then the natural erection decreases, the sexual attraction to a woman can be preserved, but ejaculation occurs either too slowly or too quickly.
Psychogenic erectile dysfunction can occur suddenly as a result of a quarrel with the wife or stress at work.
Meanwhile, impotence and erectile dysfunction are not a sentence! Often the solution of the problem requires minor medical intervention and psychological correction.
Treatment methods of erectile dysfunction
Modern knowledge in the field of urology, andrology and sexology, as well as the ability to individually select a combination of pharmacological agents, therapeutic and surgical techniques, allow to solve many problems associated with erectile dysfunction (impotence). When choosing an effective treatment strategy, the doctor pays attention to the causes and severity of the disorder, age, concomitant diseases.
The arsenal of urologists contains the certified modern drugs from Canadian Family Pharmacy that help stimulate erection or even completely replace. Thanks to active advertising, everyone knows the names of the most popular medicines for potency: Viagra, Cialis, Levitra. But doctors recommend to refrain from self-medication, which can lead to negative side effects. Only professional advice and optimal diagnostics guarantee that the prescribed drugs will be effective and will not cause harm to health.
Methods of physiotherapy that improve blood flow and the quality of erection, for example, LOD-therapy (treatment with negative pressure). The procedures are performed on a modern apparatus and show a high efficiency in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, especially in cases of early vascular pathology.
There are also technologies for prosthetics of erectile function – surgical interventions, the installation of falloprostheses of various modifications. This is a radical method for overcoming the true, organic causes of erectile dysfunction, which doctors use only after a thorough in-depth examination of the patient. The decision about prosthetics should be taken after the diagnosis.
For effective recovery of erectile function, it is necessary to visit the urological consultation and undergo a full medical examination. Doctors of modern family medicine clinics will offer an optimal treatment plan, taking into account all individual indications. The patient will receive full information about the reasons for an erectile disorder and answers to all questions about the prescribed procedures.
Prevention of erectile dysfunction
Measures for the general prevention of erectile dysfunction include:
- balanced and rational nutrition, rich in vitamins and trace elements, essential amino acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids;
- adherence to the regime of work and rest, proper sleep;
- physical activity, sports, walking in the open air;
- absence of stressful situations at work and at home;
- limit alcohol (including beer), smoking and taking any drugs;
- timely treatment of the diseases leading to erectile dysfunction (a hypertonic illness, an atherosclerosis, a diabetes, adiposity, etc.).
Foods that improve erectile function can be used as a prophylaxis for erectile dysfunction: vitamins (olive and sunflower oil, nuts, dog rose, currant, fresh vegetables and fruits, cereals and legumes), sources omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (fish oil, sesame, corn oil) and essential amino acids (milk and sour milk products, quail eggs, meat and fish). Of course, we are talking only about natural ingredients, and not about genetically modified products. Remember that overeating and overweight is a direct way to erectile dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction is often caused by a disorder in the system regulating the process of erection. With the first symptoms of erectile dysfunction, we recommend you consulting a doctor and start a timely, effective and safe treatment.