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 60 to remain sexually active.
Causes of low potency in the elderly
Factors influencing 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.
- Strike.
- High pressure.
- Lack of hormones.
- Bad ecology.
- Inflammation of the penis.
External
Psychological reasons for failure in men 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.
- Reduced concentration.
- Stress, chronic fatigue.
- Neurosis against the background of loss of physical health.
- You feel uncomfortable going to the doctor with erectile dysfunction.
How to restore potency after 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, understand the psychological circumstances for reducing 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 maintain an erection. They do not increase sexual desire, have a limited duration of action. The drugs are taken on an empty stomach one hour before the planned 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 potency:
- headache;
- redness of the skin;
- disorder;
- dizziness;
- distortion of vision.
Contraindications:
- low pressure;
- heart attack;
- liver disease;
- lactose intolerance;
- taking such drugs.
Injecting special drugs into the penis also helps to improve erections. Before using the method, you must be trained by a doctor. An alternative is to place a device with one of these drugs in the urethra. In case of hormone deficiency, testosterone tablets are prescribed. Depression and anxiety are treated with antidepressants.
Surgical intervention
Prosthetics are offered for men who do not respond to medication. Special inserts to maintain an erection are surgically implanted in the penis. Penis prostheses are available 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 the treatment prescribed by the doctor.
How to restore potency yourself:
- Lose weight. This puts extra strain on 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 high 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.
- Massage the prostate.
- Avoid stress.
How to keep men's health after 60 years
Increased potency in men after 60 is not a myth but a reality. In order for the treatment of erectile dysfunction to be successful, you need to visit a doctor in time, find out the cause of the problem and prevent its worsening.
Prevention measures:
- Carefully monitor the health of the genitourinary system, do not try to treat inflammation of the prostate gland, such as prostatitis.
- Get tested every year, get your genitals examined, get an ultrasound.
- Do not hesitate to contact a psychotherapist if you have a misunderstanding with your sexual partner due to loss of sexual desire.