Impotence in men at the age of 40, as a rule, is a consequence of an improper lifestyle: bad habits (alcohol and smoking), stress and nervous tension, depression, sleep disturbances and rest.
A 40-year-old man is a consummate personality who in the vast majority of cases has practically everything: family, wife, children, hobbies, a certain circle of friends, etc. However, men after 40 often have intimate problems, which significantly cast a shadow on life.
There are many reasons that lead to impotence (erectile dysfunction), and all are divided into physiological reasons related to health and psychological factors based on the internal state of the stronger sex.
So what are the causes of impotence in men at the age of 40, and what symptoms indicate a sexual disorder? What preventive measures will help prevent the weakening of male strength, and what can be done at home?
Male skills
By nature, it is established that in men sexual opportunities in bed are slightly higher than those of the fair sex. The ability to have children, ideally, can be preserved into old age.
However, this is theoretically, in fact, in many representatives of the strong half, at the age of forty, erectile function is significantly weakened, there is a short duration of sexual intercourse, premature ejaculation and a decrease in sexual desire. .
Medical statistics state that men at the age of 41 have sexual dysfunctions of one degree or another. If the problem is ignored, the situation will become enormously worse, rendering men powerless.
Testosterone is a male hormone that has a direct effect on the sexual performance of the stronger sex.
Until about 30 years of age, the level of the hormone in the body is high, but from the age of 40-42, the testosterone content in the blood gradually decreases. And over the years, there will be a downward trend, which in turn leads to age-related impotence.
However, the level of the hormone depends not only on age, the following aspects can affect its concentration in the body:
- Irregularity of intimate life.
- Taking medications that include synthetic testosterone (this time adversely affects the production of your own hormone).
- Alcoholic beverages, drugs, cigarettes.
- Inflammatory pathologies of the genitourinary system.
- Overweight.
All these harmful factors adversely affect the overall functionality of the body, as a result of which the development of menopause in men is accelerated. In other words, male menopause is erectile dysfunction, making it impossible to have children.
Menopause in men is not a decrease in sexual activity in bed, it is a period when a critical level of testosterone is observed in the body.
In some men, problems with erectile function develop abruptly at age 43, while others experience a gradual increase in the disorder. The reasons for this lie not only in external factors, but also in hereditary predisposition.
Erectile dysfunction symptoms
Before finding out why impotence develops after 40 years, it is necessary to consider the symptoms that indicate sexual dysfunctions in representatives of the strong half of humanity.
"The first bells", which signal problems with male powers, can be observed after the age of 40. But not always a man can identify them, respectively, to take the necessary measures to prevent impotence.
Therefore, it is no wonder that ignoring problems leads to total impotence by the age of 44. The signs of impotence in men are as follows:
- It is not possible to achieve a fully erect state: the genital organ during the entire sexual intercourse is not firm enough or the erection is disappearing rapidly.
- The man is sexually aroused, he wants to have sex, but the penis remains lifeless and lethargic, as a result of which there is no way to enter the woman and have sex.
- In the context of a hard erection, there is no ejaculation.
- The inability to perform repeated sexual intercourse, since it is impossible to achieve a high-quality erection.
- Decreased sexual desire for the opposite sex, lack of desire to have sexual intercourse.
Such symptoms at the age of 45 indicate that you should consult a doctor for advice, respectively, on certain treatment in order to restore erectile function and your abilities in bed.
Such difficulties in men require proper therapy. Only in this case it will be possible to restore potency and improve erection.
Why do men become powerless?
It is generally accepted that impotence is the lot of older men who have a history of many chronic diseases and other conditions. However, practice shows that impotence does not depend on age, and both a 20-year-old boy and a 46-year-old man can suffer from it.
As mentioned above, there is a long list of reasons that contribute to the decline in male abilities. As a general rule, erectile dysfunction is the result of a combination of several depressing factors.
At age 47, the causes of sexual disorders, in the vast majority of clinical pictures, are various diseases that directly or indirectly affect sexual performance.
The following pathologies can cause impotence:
- Violation of the functionality of the central nervous system, hormonal imbalance, diabetes mellitus, prostate adenoma, chronic or acute prostatitis.
- Inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system, sexually transmitted diseases.
- Arterial hypertension, pathology of the circulatory system, problems with the cardiovascular system.
The intake of some medications causes a deterioration of the erection. These include anabolics, drugs for the treatment of diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure, diuretics, and other drugs.
Bad habits like smoking and alcohol over time lead to disturbances of blood circulation in the body. Consequently, this aspect significantly weakens the sexual abilities of men.
Despite the fact that psychological erectile dysfunction occurs more often at a young age, it is also possible that at 48 years of age, psychological moments become the etiology of sexual impotence: fear of failure in bed, depression, neurosis, etc.
Getting rid of impotence is not easy, but it is possible. The treatment regimen will depend on the underlying cause that led to the weakening of sexual power.
Treatment methods for impotence.
Perhaps the worst thing in any man's life is a weakening of an erection. And many are embarrassed to visit a doctor, so they start taking aggressive erection stimulants.
Medicines are effective and, for a certain time, they help to cope with the problem and feel like a man again. However, they do not affect the causes of pathological failure and can lead to psychological dependence, which will only aggravate the situation.
At the age of 49, to restore potency, she must comprehensively address the problem, changing his lifestyle. Methods to eliminate sexual dysfunction in men:
- Balance diet. It is necessary to include in the menu healthy foods that are enriched with proteins, minerals and vitamins. Eliminate fatty, fried, smoked and salty foods.
- Physical activity. The following activities have a positive effect on sexual function: cycling, Kegel exercises, slow running, brisk walking, swimming.
- Stop smoking, drink alcoholic beverages.
For the accelerated restoration of erectile function, it is recommended to take herbal preparations, biologically active supplements that will compensate for the vitamin deficiency, give energy and strength.
It must be remembered that regular sex is the key to maintaining a high level of sexual strength, as well as increased production of testosterone in the body.
Preventive actions
Practice shows that if you take care of your sexual health from an early age, then many problems in adulthood can be avoided. There are certain rules and guidelines to help prevent sexual dysfunction.
First, it is necessary to treat any chronic disease in a timely manner. Any pathology that does not affect the genital area can cause erectile dysfunction in men on a chronic basis.
Secondly, you need to eat well, play sports, visit a urologist or andrologist every six months (even if nothing bothers you), observe a sleep and rest regimen.
Products that increase potency:
- Ginger tea, seafood.
- Vegetables and fruits, herbs.
- Quail eggs, natural honey.
- Pine and walnuts, lamb.
- Pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate.
Objectively, the 40 years is the peak of sexual activity of the stronger sex, which should not be overshadowed by intimate problems.
Quick-acting topical preparations for men, such as sprays or gels, will help bring you back to "sexual order. "Due to the active components, such funds provoke a stable erection.