Male Sexual Dysfunction | Dr Rama Sofat Hospital

Male Sexual Dysfunction | Dr Rama Sofat Hospital

Sexual Dysfunction refers to a problem during any phase of the sexual response that prevents .The man from experiencing satisfaction from the activity.This problem is encountered in one third of the men .Fortunatly most cases are treatable

Causes Of Male Sexual Dysfunction 

Can Be broadly differentiated into Physical & Psychological Causes The Physical Causes Include diabetes , heart & vascular disease, neurological disease , hormonal imbalances or way be caused due to kidney or liver failure

The psychological causes Include anxiety ,stress,relationship issues , depression or guilt or sometimes due to past sexual trauma. Sexual dysfanction can be clarified as

• Erectile dysfunction
• Ejaculatory disorder
• Decreased sexual desire

A) Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is defined as inability to maintain an erection suitable for intercourse. Causes of erectile dysfunction include diseases of blood vessels , stress, tension , performance anxiety etc.

B) Ejaculatory dysfunction

Ejaculatory disorder mean disorders relating to Ejaculation which include cases of anejaculation & retrograde ejaculation (when semen is forced back to bladder ) rather then outside via the end of penis.

C) Decreased or inhibitted sexual

Decreased or inhibitted sexual. desire:- may be due to decreased hormonel levels of testosterone , or due to high blood pressure or due to diabetes

The diagnosis of these problems starts with a good history taking from the patient, a through physical examination & a hormonal array & relating to the cause of problems & sometimes doppler, (blood flow) studies in males. 

Treatment options include medical management i.e. treatment of any physical problem contributing to makes sexual problem. Certain medicines like viagra, cialin help by improving blood supply in the penis. Sometimes Hormonal therepy is helpful in males & lower levels of testosterone. Psychological therepy with a councellor can help a person to overcome a patient in his anxiety related problems.

Risk factors

As you get older, erections might take longer to develop and might not be as firm. You might need more direct touch to your penis to get and keep an erection.

Various risk factors can contribute to erectile dysfunction, including:

• Medical conditions, particularly diabetes or heart conditions
• Tobacco use, which restricts blood flow to veins and arteries, can — over time — cause chronic health conditions that lead to erectile dysfunction
• Being overweight, especially if you're obese
• Certain medical treatments, such as prostate surgery or radiation treatment for cancer
• Injuries, particularly if they damage the nerves or arteries that control erections
• Medications, including antidepressants, antihistamines and medications to treat high blood pressure, pain or prostate conditions
• Psychological conditions, such as stress, anxiety or depression
• Drug and alcohol use, especially if you're a long-term drug user or heavy drinker