Chronic prostatitis and erectile dysfunction

Men always face the problem of erectile dysfunction. This insidious 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, because of the close relationship between these two diseases, the approach to erectile dysfunction treatment must be comprehensive.

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland

What is Erectile Dysfunction?

Normal erectile function in men includes the ability to have an erection hard enough to penetrate a woman's vagina and maintain that erection long enough to complete intercourse.

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection of the penis sufficient for adequate intercourse. Loss of morning erection, 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 problem. The risk of developing erectile dysfunction is increased with comorbidities such as type II diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. However, the most common causes of erectile dysfunction are infectious diseases, primarily prostatitis.

What is prostatic disease

Prostatitis is an inflammatory disease of the prostate gland. It can affect all men: those in monogamous or polygamous relationships, and even those who are 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 mistake "failures" in sex life with stress at work, fatigue and lack of sleep. But modern studies have shown that infectious diseases such as prostatitis are often the cause of sexual problems.

The main symptoms of prostatitis

  • Urinate frequently.
  • Feeling of incompleteness of the bladder.
  • Pain and discomfort in the lower back, abdomen, and perineum.
  • White or bluish discharge from the urethra.
  • Pain and heaviness in the anus.
  • Reduced libido and potency.

What is the link between prostatitis and potency?

If the endothelium of the penile vessels is damaged by exposure to chronic diseases and toxins, this leads to a decrease in the ability to get an erection.

However, there is another version: most doctors believe that sexual dysfunction in prostatitis, as a rule, is of a psychological nature. The constant pain and fatigue that cause depression and increased anxiety, unpleasant symptoms and chronic pain syndrome affect not only general health but also a man's mood, makingHe is tense and upset. However, most modern urologists share the same opinion: the cause of erectile dysfunction lies in organic damage of internal organs.

The importance of the prostate gland in the erection process

Erections from the point of view of normal physiology are due to complex neural circuitry mechanisms, with several central and peripheral nervous mechanisms involved along with molecular, vascular, and psychological factors. and endocrine, and the balance between them is the ultimate determinant of penile function. .

Erection is not a mechanical operation that can be used as a hydraulic jack for lifting at any time. It is a subtle physiological process that begins with a stimulus perceived by the brain and comes from visual, olfactory, sensory, or tactile perception.

A person's sensitivity to this sexual stimulation largely depends not only on the level of the hormone testosterone, but mainly on its conversion to the active metabolite dihydrotestosterone, which is formed inside the prostate gland. healthy under the influence of an enzyme called alpha reductase. And if problems arise with the prostate gland, accordingly, problems will arise with the metabolite, which in turn will cause difficulties during intercourse.

Restoration of potency and treatment of prostate damage

If erectile dysfunction arises due to an infection, then no medication can help here: it is necessary to eliminate the underlying cause. Bacterial prostatitis, like any infection, is treated with antibiotics. However, it is difficult and sometimes impossible for antibiotics to produce the required drug concentrations in the prostate gland, at the heart of the infection. The cause is due to inflammation and swelling of the prostate gland, the blood supply is significantly reduced. Only complex treatment methods are effective - a combination of drugs and physical therapy, which improves the blood supply to the prostate gland, reduces swelling. The doctor can prescribe treatments such as external magnetic stimulation, vibrator massage, sinusoidal modulated current, shock wave therapy, ozone therapy. If the doctor prescribes the correct method of treatment and the man follows all the appointments and recommendations, then with the elimination of inflammation in the prostate gland, violations in the sex life will disappear withoutleave no trace.

Preventive

  • Regular sex life (this is a purely personal matter, but by the age of 30, the frequency of having sex 2-3 times a week is considered the norm).
  • Observe hygiene during sexual intercourse.
  • Healthy lifestyle.
  • Exclude trauma and hypothermia.
  • Regular urological exams (at least once a year for men over 40).

A person's recommended lifestyle should include regular exercise, adequate sleep, smoking cessation, a balanced diet emphasizing Mediterranean foods, and moderate alcohol consumption.

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 seeing a qualified urologist and urologist. Conduct a comprehensive urological examination, get an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.