Ways to combat impotence

Andrologists emphasize the importance of an individual approach to each patient. Before prescribing and using a treatment course, a physician must examine a patient with impotence, finding out the reasons and conditions for the occurrence of sexual damage, the degree and frequency of the severity of sexual deviations.

Medication

At the initial stage of treatment, a specialist prescribes drug treatment. The drugs are selected taking into account the diagnosis, age and contraindications of the patient. Such inhibitors of phosphodiesterase-5 as Levitra, Viagra and Cialis demonstrate the greatest efficiency in the fight against erectile dysfunction. For patients suffering from decreased immunity and negative psychogenic signs (physical overstrain, mental fatigue, exposure to stress), urologists prescribe natural sexual stimulants made on the basis of medicinal herbs (ginseng, lemongrass, St. John's wort, nettle and hawthorn).

If patients show signs of androgen deficiency associated with impaired testosterone secretion, the physician recommends taking a course of hormone therapy. Testosterone-based solutions are administered over a period of 1 to 2 months.

Remedial gymnastics

The gymnastic complex is used as an auxiliary physiotherapeutic measure in addition to drug therapy. A set of simple physical exercises will help restore blood flow and avoid lymphatic congestion. Regular exercise of moderate intensity will help to maintain excellent physical shape and resist sexual disorders of vascular origin. During the beginning of gymnastics, the patient works out the small muscles of the arms and legs (hands and wrists, feet and knees), and then moves on to the larger muscles. The workout should consist of warm up, body and cool down to avoid twisting and stretching. Exercise should not cause excessive fatigue in the body. The load increases slowly, taking into account the age and physical abilities of the patient. To eliminate stagnation in sedentary parts of the body, the following techniques are excellent:

• performing pendulum movements of the pelvis
• deep squats while maintaining a natural position of posture
• alternating tension of the gluteal muscles
• wide lunges with legs forward and backward
• raising arms and legs while lying down

Each exercise must be repeated at least 10 times. Over time, the number of approaches can be increased. The total workout duration can vary from 40 to 60 minutes per day. Sports activities can be carried out 2 times a day.

Acupressure and acupuncture

The use of manual therapy allows you to get rid of vascular pathologies, increase the elasticity of the skin and get rid of erection problems. The greatest effect of acupuncture and massage can be achieved after completing the full course of treatment. As a result of the use of manual therapy techniques, patients with reduced potency note the following positive changes:

• an increase in muscle tone, restoration of the functions of internal organs
• elimination of excessive tension in muscle tissue, getting rid of nerve clamps
• an increase in sexual desire for women due to an increase in plasma testosterone concentration
• activation of blood flow in the perineum, acceleration of the formation of an erection, prolongation of sexual arousal and time of intercourse, reducing the risk of premature ejaculation

Psychotherapeutic methods of influence

Psychological correction is an obligatory part of the treatment of patients with severe psychogenic forms of impotence. The patient is advised to attend sessions with his spouse, this will help:

• to identify the problems arising between sexual partners
• to identify the most frequent conflict situations and their causes
• to find the best ways to resolve difficulties in relationships
• to learn the correct sexual behavior

In the course of working with a patient, a psychotherapist acquaints a man with effective ways to relieve tension and relaxation. The specialist tells how to reduce the susceptibility to stressful situations and respond to them correctly, reducing the negative impact on the sexual sphere.

Diet therapy

Establishing a healthy sexual potency cannot happen without adhering to the principles of good nutrition. Work on improving the daily menu allows you to increase the effectiveness of other methods of treatment and achieve a noticeable improvement in the body. Among the important rules of a healthy diet, the exclusion of unhealthy foods, eating 5-6 times a day and calculating the calorie content of the menu are noted.