Does an inguinal hernia affect a man's potency and how?

There are many factors that cause problems in bed. Find out if an Inguinal hernia can affect a man's potency and, if so, how. And also: what are the causes of its occurrence, how does the disease manifest itself and whether it is worth treating it.

Causes of groin hernia

An inguinal hernia is characterized by the protrusion of the abdominal organs (mainly the loops of the small intestine) beyond the abdomen. Basically, this displacement of structures occurs in the zones of the so-called "weak points" of the abdominal wall.

In men, this is the area of the inguinal ring through which the spermatic cord, nerves and blood vessels pass. Due to this anatomical feature, the answer to the question of whether an inguinal hernia affects potency becomes obvious. After all, any excessive pressure on the ducts through which sperm passes, leads to impaired erectile function.

The most common causes of an inguinal hernia:

• Traumatic injuries to the corresponding abdominal area.
• Excessive physical stress.
• Diseases of the prostate and gastrointestinal tract.
• Increased intra-abdominal pressure.

In all of these cases, an inguinal hernia can potentially occur, which significantly reduces the quality of a man's sexual life and even sometimes causes infertility.

Symptoms and manifestations

Depending on the anatomical features of the onset of pathology, 3 types of inguinal hernias are distinguished:

• Oblique. The hernial sac enters the canal through the internal inguinal ring and is located directly near the spermatic cord. It is this situation that can cause the development of problems with potency.
• Straight. The contents of the hernial sac enters the groin area without a pathological effect on the spermatic cord.
• Combined. It is possible that there are several hernial sacs that penetrate the groin in different ways.

In the early stages of the disease, it is almost invisible. The main symptom remains the appearance of a slight protrusion in the groin area. In most cases, the hernia does not hurt, does not interfere with normal human activities, and disappears when pressed. Because of this invisibility, men tend to ignore pathology.

With the progression of the disease, a pulling pain appears in the groin area. Constipation (associated with obstruction of the passage of feces through the intestines) may occur. In the later stages, problems with ejaculation and intercourse often develop. The effect of an inguinal hernia on potency can be extremely negative when delayed with an appointment to the doctor.

Why does an inguinal hernia negatively affect potency?

Since in most cases the hernial sac enters the inner ring of the inguinal canal and is located directly next to the spermatic cord, this contributes to its constant squeezing.

At the initial stages, the symptoms of erectile dysfunction are almost invisible, however, with the progression of the disease, it can be observed:

• Decreased libido.
• Reduction of semen during ejaculation.
• Development of inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.
• Increased pain intensity.

All this leads to a violation of a man's sexual life. That is why, if even the slightest signs of pathology occur, it is important to immediately consult a doctor. Inguinal hernia and potency are interrelated concepts. If you ignore the first, you can be left without the second.

Treatment

Inguinal hernia is a purely surgical pathology. Accordingly, no folk remedies will help here. Self-medication, hernia reduction and any other manipulations without consulting a doctor are also contraindicated.

At the moment, medicine offers patients low-traumatic variations of the operation, which in a few minutes will help get rid of the problem with minimal pain and the risk of relapse. The recovery period takes approximately 10 days. However, for the most part, already "in the evening" a man can go home.

The main thing is to seek medical help on time. Otherwise, unpleasant consequences may occur, the most formidable of which is pinching of the contents of the hernial sac with the development of sepsis. This pathology threatens with necrosis and death of the organ, and in the absence of appropriate treatment, even the death of the patient. Nevertheless, given the level of modern medicine, this is almost impossible.