It happens that a man has to face such an unpleasant problem as an unstable erection. What to do and to which doctor to go in such a situation, not many know. If the solution to such a sensitive issue is put off the shelf, the situation only gets worse.
This article will help to deal with this problem and answer most of the questions that men are interested in. Below you can find out about the causes of insufficient erection during sex, as well as how to diagnose diseases that affect potency, and how to treat them.
Key terms and medical definitions
In scientific terminology, an unstable erection is called erectile dysfunction. In addition, this pathology has another name - a violation of potency.
By definition, an unstable erection is a temporary or permanent inability to have sexual activity or the inability to end an intimate act with ejaculation (ejaculation).
Erection mechanism
The male penis in its structure has a large number of cavernous bodies, which in the process of excitation are filled with blood, which leads to an increase in tension in it. During an erection, there is an increased blood flow through the arterial vessels to the genitals, but the outflow of blood through the veins is extremely low. It is worth noting that the veno-inclusive mechanism is designed in such a way that even with a weak flow of blood through the vessels to the corpora cavernosa, the outflow through the veins will always be less.
In this process, many functions and systems of the body are involved, and if a failure occurs in any part of the male body, it can be expressed in the fact that an erection disappears during sex. According to reviews, the psychology of men has a huge impact on his sex life. Joint studies by psychologists, urologists, neurologists and sexopathologists show that disturbances in the normal functioning of the body lead to problems in the intimate part of life.
However, specialists are not always able to quickly find the answer to the question, what is the root of the problem and how to solve it. Therefore, before diagnosing and treating, it is necessary to identify the causes of unstable erections. For this, two sides of the problem should be considered - physiological and psychological. Only after this can certain conclusions be drawn.
Erection during sex disappears - physiological causes
Provoking factors can be:
- disorders of the brain or spinal cord;
- problems with the cardiovascular system;
- diabetes;
- hormonal imbalance;
- passive lifestyle;
- the use of nicotine, alcohol or various narcotic substances;
- obesity;
- prostatitis.
In addition, unstable erections can be observed with the use of certain drugs. As a rule, hormonal agents, antipsychotics, antidepressants or anticonvulsants most often affect sexual function.
Psychological reasons
The psychological causes of unstable erections include:
- stressful conditions;
- fatigue and exhausted state;
- failure syndrome;
- depression;
- apathy;
- neurosis.
Most often, stress affects the erection in a negative way from the point of view of the psychological approach. It is important to note that it can be caused by anything, be it family problems, conflicts at work or with friends.
In addition, it is worth focusing on the syndrome of "failure". This psychological phenomenon can be described as follows. Once a man had to face an unstable erection, and after that he experienced some negative emotion, which is deposited in his mind and prevents him from repeating sexual intercourse. Shame or irritation can become an association with sex, and a man mentally draws a parallel in his head: sex = bad.
It is worth noting that many psychological causes are very close to physiological, and sometimes are a continuation of them. Due to some circumstances, a man may ignore the problem and not seek the help of a psychologist, but in some cases it is this specialist who will help to understand the current situation and explain why there was a failure in intimate life.
Diagnosis of causes
In order to begin to solve the problem of unstable erections, it is important to conduct a thorough diagnosis. Typically, this process includes the following:
- Assessment of hormone levels. When measuring hormonal status, the level of luteinizing hormone, thyroxine, prolactin, testosterone, steroid, estradiol and other hormones that can affect an erection is determined.
- Blood test study. As a rule, a general and biochemical study is carried out.
- Analysis of urine. Determination of the level of leukocytes and red blood cells allows you to establish the state of the organs of the genitourinary system.
- The introduction of drugs (in the form of injections) that help determine the condition of the vessels in the penis. As a rule, prostaglandin is used for these purposes, which is a potent stimulator of vasodilation. This procedure is performed in order to understand whether a powerful rush of blood contributes to a normal erection.
- Doppler arteries.
- Biotensometry
- Diagnosis of nocturnal erections.
- Neurological examination.
According to the recommendations of the attending physician, other studies may be prescribed. It is important to understand that an integrated approach to the study of causes allows you to determine why an erection disappears during sex. After collecting all the necessary information, you can proceed to the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Treatment with traditional medicine
Perhaps the treatment with officially recognized methods is by far the most effective. These methods include:
- Treatment with various drugs. Such drugs include medicines that allow you to establish blood circulation, get rid of inflammatory processes and normalize blood pressure. If an erection problem is caused due to psychological disorders, sedatives may be prescribed. The selection of drugs depends entirely on what caused erectile dysfunction.
- Physiotherapy exercises and other physical activities. An active lifestyle is a key aspect in the normal functioning of the whole organism. As noted earlier, moderate exercise will maintain normal male strength until old age. This happens due to the fact that the functioning of blood vessels and the heart returns to normal, the level of endorphin in the blood rises, and excess weight also goes away.
- If the dysfunction was caused by a problem with the prostate, then a special massage course is prescribed, which helps to reduce the influence of inflammatory processes in the prostate gland.
- UVT (shock wave therapy). This method consists in influencing the problem area with the help of sound waves, allowing to start the normalization of blood vessels.
- Surgery. This method is an extreme measure to restore potency and is used in rare cases when other types of treatment are ineffective.
It is worth noting that the choice of therapy is selected by the attending physician individually.
Treatment with traditional medicine
Despite the fact that traditional medicine may be more affordable, you should not refuse treatment with medications, as it is established that the action of the latter significantly increases the chance of restoration of normal sexual function.
As auxiliary agents, decoctions of hawthorn flowers, ginseng or lemongrass infusions can be used. Also used are extracts from yohimbe or a ginkgo biloba plant.
Before you start using any infusion or decoction, it is recommended to consult a doctor who will explain the effect of the plant on the body and determine the need for its use.
Emergency Solutions
In order to cope with erectile dysfunction quickly, but not for long, you can take a pill of "male strength." Such pills are made on the basis of tadalafil or sildenafil. The action of such drugs is observed for several hours, however, the problem is masked, but not its treatment. Therefore, this fact should be taken into account when taking pills.
It is important to note that such tablets are not recommended for hypertensive patients. In addition, these agents have a large number of contraindications, so before using them, it is better to consult a doctor.
How to determine the stage of the problem? Testing
Before consulting a specialist, you can take home testing to determine the extent of the problem. To do this, you need to answer the questions below, write down the results, and in the end, based on the answers, understand how difficult the situation is.
Question 1. How often does an erection that is not related to sexual activity occur?
A) Does not occur at all.
B) Not more than two times a month.
C) Up to three times a week.
D) Every day.
D) Several times a day.
Question 2. How can I evaluate an erection during sexual intercourse in recent years?
A) There was no erection.
B) An erection was insufficient to complete the act.
C) With additional stimulation, an erection was enough until the end of the act.
D) It was complete, which was an exception.
D) It was complete.
Question 3. Is there an opportunity to have repeated sexual intercourse within one day?
A) This has never happened.
B) This was possible only at a certain age.
C) It is extremely rare that this is possible.
D) This is possible, but not always.
D) It exists constantly.
Question 4. Does the quality of an erection change with a change in posture in sex or body position?
A) Deteriorates with the upright position of the body.
B) Deteriorates with the horizontal position of the body.
C) It changes, but not at all significantly.
D) It does not change.
Each letter corresponds to a specific score. You should calculate the number of points obtained using the table below.
Possible answer | A | B | IN | G | D |
The number of points to answer | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Scoring Results:
- from 11 to 15 - no violations;
- from 8 to 11 - stage of compensation of violations of the erection process;
- from 5 to 8 - stage of subcompensation;
- from 0 to 5 - stage of decompensation.
Having passed such testing, you can understand for yourself how things are and whether it is worth worrying. Moreover, these questions will help prepare for communication with a specialist.
Prevention
As you know, the problem is better to prevent than to eliminate, therefore, doctors identify a number of some rules that will help maintain the functioning of the genitourinary system in the norm for many years, namely:
- Normal nutrition and rejection of junk food.
- Healthy sleep.
- Refusal of addictions.
- Avoidance of stressful situations.
- Mental and physical health care.
Conclusion
Health problems are always unpleasant, especially when it comes to such a moment as male sexual function. It is imperative to recognize the problem in time and tackle it. Today, medicine allows you to painlessly and quickly solve the problem of erectile dysfunction, which, in turn, will provide a normal life and the ability to enjoy sexual intercourse.