In adulthood, sexual function in men naturally declines, but impotence after 50 years is not normal. How to recognize its symptoms and how to deal with the problem?
How to increase potency after 50 years?
The main distinguishing feature of the state of male potency after 50-55 years is the beginning of andropause during this period, which is named so by analogy with menopause and is better known as age-related androgen deficiency or male menopause. The essence of this biochemical process comes down to a significant reduction in the production of the hormone testosterone by the gonads. A similar syndrome of testosterone deficiency between the ages of 40 and 70 is observed, according to various estimates, in 30-70% of men. The peak indicators of andropause are noted at the age of fifty, and the "transitional" period itself lasts about 2-5 years. Accordingly, the increase in potency in men after 50 years is directly related, first of all, to the compensation of the missing testosterone.
In addition, the problem of potency at the age of 50 depends on the work of the genitourinary, endocrine, cardiovascular, nervous systems and the general physical health of the man at this age begins to come to the fore. How to increase potency after 50 years and how to improve men's health in general, taking into account the specifics of fifty-year-olds, we will consider in this article.
Menopause in men as a major factor affecting potency
Male potency after 50 is associated with what in medical circles is called differently: menopause, age-related hypogonadism, age-related androgen deficiency and other terms. Since in one of the translations from the Greek the word "climax" is translated as "step", "ladder", this term is appropriate to use to illustrate the gradual (stepwise) decrease in testosterone levels that is observed in men, startingfrom about 30-40. But due to the fact that the same term is associated with the more famous female menopause, many authors of medical works avoid it - due to the slow decrease in the level of the male sex hormone, the picture of the processes taking place in men and women, such asrule, is different.
However, 10-20% of men (according to some estimates - up to 25%) of those who experience menopausal disorders perceive what is happening as very painful, and this affects both the physiological and psychological state. All body systems that are controlled or highly dependent on testosterone suffer.
The role of testosterone in the body begins to manifest itself in the womb - in the embryonic period at the stage of fetal maturation. Before the onset of puberty in boys, its role decreases, but then it again begins to interact with various systems and tissues of the body, the receptors of which respond to the degree of its concentration. So, first of all, the hormone has an effect on the genitals and spermatogenesis, on the degree of sexual desire, the prostate gland, the epididymis, the seminal vesicles, etc. Secondly, under the control of the hormonal state are the bone and muscle system, metabolic processes, the condition of the skin, hair, etc. Therefore, a decrease in testosterone levels is reflected in all these systems, and when the testosterone level and subsequently the potency level in men after the age of 50 declines compared to the "prime years" so much that the systems begin to fail, in the acute phase a state of male menopause occurs.
The list of symptoms can be divided into several groups (according to the systems that underwent changes during this period):
- Psycho-emotional disorders: increased fatigue, mood changes with depressive manifestations, attacks of unmotivated fear, problems with sleep and attention.
- Vegeta-vascular disorders: unstable pressure with possible hypertensive crises, pain in the area of the heart without detecting cardiac pathology, "reduced" heart rhythms, dizziness and pain, sweating and hot flashes, feeling of lack of air, redness of the upper partchest to face.
- Metabolic and endocrine manifestations: decrease in muscle mass and its weakening, violation of bone strength (osteoporosis), increase in adipose tissue, especially in the abdomen and chest, decrease in hair growth and hair loss, deterioration of the skin and itsdryness, increase in the amount of sex hormone-binding protein, anemia.
- Problems in the genitourinary system: deterioration of spermatogenesis, reduced sexual desire (weak potency or lack thereof), erection problems, sensitivity that resembles signs of impotence, as well as reduction of testicles, increased urination, incontinence, frequent night urges.
It should be noted that, in most cases, the decrease in testosterone levels is gradual and does not always overcome the threshold values of approximately 12 nmol (nanomoles) per liter, which are generally considered pathological hypogonadal values. Even normally, the age-related decrease of the hormone begins after 30 years in the mode of 1-2% per year and more often only at fifty it reaches "dangerous" indicators. In addition, potency in men after 50 years does not disappear completely. She just gets weaker than she was before. If you "let go" of this process, then by the age of 80 the level of testosterone will remain at a level of only 40-45% of the initial indicators. However, this process can be slowed down or completely stopped. To increase potency after 50, it isit is necessary to correctly choose hormone replacement therapy.
Approaching replacement therapy after fifty
In this case, the question comes down not only to how to increase potency, but also to how to increase potency without harming yourself. In general, four factors should be considered for this:
- The presence or absence of contraindications prohibiting hormone replacement therapy.
- The ability of the drug "softly" to deal with impotence, that is, to maintain an even level of testosterone within the natural fluctuations of the hormone.
- Sparing effect on the production of testosterone - the drug should not inhibit the production of its own hormone.
- The composition of the product and its ability to restore total and free testosterone correlates with a dynamic assessment of the actual hormonal status.
About 90-95% of testosterone is secreted in the testes by the Leydig cells. Another 5% - the adrenal cortex. At the same time, there is a division of total testosterone and free (active), the percentage of which decreases with age more noticeably than the percentage of total testosterone. Simultaneously with the decrease in the synthesis of hormones, the concentration of globulin, which binds sex hormones, increases, which changes the hormonal balance and leads to an increase in the proportion of estrogen, as well as the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary system. As a result, the activity of the entire "chain" is disturbed: hypothalamus - testicles - genitals. Considering the complexity of systemic maintenance, hormonal intervention should be performed with sufficient care.
With the advent of the methods of using prophylactic and therapeutic hormone replacement therapy for various degrees of impotence in men and age-related disorders, at the beginning there were strong fears related to interfering with the delicate and complex mechanism of the body. However, now such therapy (under certain conditions) is accepted everywhere and is not considered dangerous. When carrying out replacement therapy, there are some restrictions of a specific nature that create an increased risk of developing one or another existing pathology. These include, for example, prostate cancer (or suspicion of it). But such limitations are established upon individual examination by a specialist.
In addition, the participation of specialists (andrologist, urologist, endocrinologist) in the development of a program of replacement therapy is highly desirable, since the assessment of the real level of testosterone in men raises questions even after laboratory tests. Firstly, the existing methods for determining the level of this steroid hormone are not perfect, and secondly, the results obtained must still be able to be "read". The difficulty is that the level of testosterone, even in the norm, is unstable (in the morning, for example, is 25-30% higher) and should always be "monitored" individually and dynamically.
Another additional accounting factor is the convenience of the drug form, which will increase the efficacy after 50 years in a comfortable regimen. The testosterone market is:
- in ampoules (injection method),
- tablets with prolonged (prolonged) action,
- in gels (ointments) for application to the skin or patches containing testosterone.
Gels and patches at first glance seem the most convenient and modern technique compared to injections, but hormonal injections, due to the fact that the need for them does not arise very often, are widespread and in demand among this part of men who struggle to increaselibido and seek to improve potency.
WHO classification: 50 years - the peak of maturity in men
Despite the fact that, in general, andrology now dominates the point of view in which the fact of the age-related decrease in testosterone levels is not disputed, but it is recognized that the degree of decrease may not reach critical levels, androgen replacement therapy is often recommendedfrom 40-45 years of age as a means of prevention. And for potency in men after 50, this therapy should generally be considered by every man as the main method of maintaining "male power".
But the social problem is that in our country the refusal of an active sexual life after 50-55 years is not perceived as a deviation from the norm, and men begin to deal with impotence as a matter of course. That is, starting from the age of 50, potency as a combination of libido (desire) and a stable erection, unfortunately, is already considered something desirable, but not mandatory. Sociocultural traditions allow and condone this state of affairs. In addition, a significant number of men have not even heard anything about the existence of age-related androgen deficiency, about replacement programs to compensate for it, and about the possibilities of increasing potency in men of any age.
According to recent changes in the WHO age classification, a person under 44 is considered still young, and from 44 to 60 is middle-aged.
Old age begins only after 75 years. The period from 60 to 75 years is called old age. Thus, a person of 50 years, although he is no longer young, cannot even be called old.
Similar changes in the perception and assessment of the age scale have occurred literally in the last 10-15 years. Already in 2005, the majority of respondents perceived the 50-year milestone as a moment of old age. Now, according to surveys conducted in Great Britain, the majority of respondents consider themselves to be middle-aged when they retire. 42% of respondents call the elderly if they turn 60, and 30% of respondents associate old age with the 70-year mark. In addition, assessment correlates with activity, and activity is manifested in all kinds of activities: sports, travel, professional career, sex.
Male potency is certainly affected by the characteristics of the population (racial, genetic, cultural and others), but these differences are not so significant that the restoration of male potency in our country is considered a hopeless task. To improve potency, first of all, it is necessary to increase the awareness and awareness of men that potency problems can be relatively easily solved at almost any age, if the decrease in potency is not related to more intractable systemic organic factors.
Physiological causes of impotence in 50-year-olds
Of course, the reasons for a decrease in potency are not limited to hormonal factors. The condition of the vascular system and the problem of mechanical blood flow to the genitals, nerve conduction and sensitivity, which depend, among other things, on the condition of the spine and pelvic bones, as well as other systemic problems and diseases can increase the load on the urinary-sexual system and provoking a decrease in potency. But this danger exists not only after 50, but also at an earlier age.
For example, chronic diseases themselves have been found to accelerate the onset of menopause and contribute to its development. Researchers from the University of Medicine have shown that the manifestations of androgen deficiency are 4 times more common in people with heart failure, and the symptoms of menopause are more pronounced in such men. There are other diseases that increase the course of menopause: hypertension, hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis, myocardial infarction, liver disease, orchitis, epididymitis, diabetes, testicular injuries and tumors, chemical lesions, alcohol and nicotine intoxication, drug abuse. Added to these factors are lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, and lifestyle habits.
Therefore, at 50 years old, all the rules for a healthy lifestyle apply as at 20-40 years old. At this age, it is also necessary to reduce weight, increase physical activity and general activity, conduct regular massage of the genitals and prostate, train the pubococcygeal muscles and, if necessary, completely revise the mode of work and life, to choose an activity that improves the psycho-emotional state.
Increased potency in men after 50 years
Many men worry about why their potency weakens after 50 years. This problem can occur for various reasons. In medicine, they are quite isolated. Health is of utmost importance. But how to increase potency after 50 and what are the symptoms of the disease?
Reasons for development
Before you understand how to treat impotence in men after 50 years, it is worth understanding the reasons for its development. In medicine, it is customary to distinguish several factors in the form of:
- A decrease in the level of the male sex hormone. According to statistics, in a strong half of the population after thirty years, a gradual decrease in testosterone production is observed.
- After 45 years, these indicators become below the norm, as a result of which androgenic insufficiency is observed and the first signs of impotence appear in men.
- Vasoconstriction. Blood tubules lose their elasticity every year, as a result of which they begin to gradually narrow. This process leads to deterioration of blood circulation and blood flow to the genitals.
- Diseases of blood vessels and heart muscle. In men, after the age of 50, the probability of developing cardiovascular diseases increases. The heart muscle wears out and weakens. This phenomenon leads to deterioration of blood flow in the body.
- Diseases of the reproductive system. At the age of 50, potency problems in men often arise due to diseases of the genital organs. Doctors regularly diagnose the presence of diseases in the form of prostatitis, adenoma, urethritis. These problems can even lead to impotence in men in their 40s.
- Lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle is of great importance for sex life. If the patient regularly drinks alcohol, smokes, eats improperly and does not exercise, then he may begin to have difficulties in the genital area.
Why does impotence in men appear at the age of 45, and some at the age of 55 or 70? The reason for the occurrence of this problem can lie in regular stressful situations. Difficulties at work and discord in the family lead to deterioration of the brain. Because of this, a person shows irritability and aggressiveness. This process affects sexual desire. And as you know, infrequent sexual contacts have a bad effect on male potency.
In the absence of physical activity in the male half of the population, the muscular frame weakens. It is worth noting that the penis also refers to the muscular structure in which the nerve endings are located. When their condition worsens, weakness appears. To restore potency, it is worth doing sports.
The causes of impotence in men can also lie in hormonal disorders. Often this type of disease occurs in patients suffering from diabetes mellitus. In this disease, there is a violation of the metabolic processes in the peripheral system. This leads to difficulties in the functioning of the prostate and hypothalamus. This process leads to changes in hormone levels.
If impotence begins at the age of 50, then perhaps this is influenced by the patient's sedentary lifestyle. Very often the disease is diagnosed in those whose work involves prolonged sitting. This includes specialties such as driver, programmer or security guard. In such situations it is difficult to advise anything. But you can increase potency only with the help of an active lifestyle and proper nutrition.
Weak potency may begin in those who take the drug for a long time. Men, trying to avoid stressful situations and depression, resort to taking antidepressants or psychotropic drugs. To increase the potency, you need to see a doctor. Perhaps he will prescribe additional drugs that can raise the penis.
At what age impotence will come is quite difficult to say. Of course, everything will happen not in one year, but gradually. The main question is at what age should the fight against this disease begin.
Diagnosis of pathology
If the first symptoms of impotence appear in men, you should not postpone the problem, but consult a doctor as soon as possible. Only a doctor can correctly diagnose and prescribe appropriate drugs.
To diagnose the pathology, the specialist prescribes an ultrasound examination and examination. First of all, you need to find out if there are pathological disorders in the patient's blood system. If the patient has diseases of the genital organs, then a large number of leukocytes will be found in the blood.
After that, the patient undergoes an examination of the genitourinary system. To identify pathologies, ultrasound diagnostics is performed. With the help of such an examination, you can see the affected areas or see the inflammatory process.
To determine potency after 50 years, men take seminal fluid. The analysis can determine the amount of testosterone and the composition of the secretion.
If men experience a deterioration in potency for other reasons, then additional types of research are prescribed.
Ways to improve potency
Many men are interested in the question of how potency is restored. It is not worth worrying about this problem. After all, if there was impotence, age does not matter. The main thing is to start treating the pathology in a timely manner.
In order to fully preserve male potency after 50 years, it is necessary to undergo an annual examination by a doctor. The thing is that many processes in the body begin to slow down. And in order not to be surprised by impotence at the age of 40, you should undergo an examination.
To increase potency after 50 years, you should follow several recommendations in the form of:
- Maintaining a balanced and proper diet. To maintain potency at 40, 50, 55, you need to eat healthy food. The diet should include fresh vegetables and fruits, cereals, stewed or boiled meat and fish. You should exclude fast food, alcoholic and carbonated drinks, fatty, salty and fried foods from the diet. Salt should be replaced with different spices. They also increase blood circulation in the penis.
- Getting rid of excess weight. If a man does not have a penis, then perhaps the problem is excess weight. From this, the patient becomes impotent, and also begins to suffer from diseases such as diabetes, prostatitis, hypertension.
- The absence of high blood pressure and cholesterol.
- Refusal to consume alcoholic beverages. If the patient does not know how to deal with impotence, then the first step is to stop drinking alcohol. And it is better to start doing this at an early age, when nothing bothers you.
- Sports and any physical exercise. If the patient does not know how to increase potency in men, then it is necessary to start doing elementary exercises. The entire male body is made up of muscular structures. And in order not to lose weight, you need to do active sports. This includes volleyball, swimming or athletics. Cycling should be avoided as it compresses the scrotum.
- Normal testosterone retention. This hormone is responsible for a man's sexual activity, so it is necessary to take natural stimulants.
- Refusal to take steroid drugs.
- Quit smoking.
Preparations for improving potency
It happens that a person leads an active image and eats properly, but the potency of fifty does not return. What is the reason? How then increases potency in men after 50 years? In this case, to find out how to improve potency, you should consult a doctor. He will prescribe drugs that will allow the penis to stand during sex or restore hormone levels.
There is a huge list of drugs that increase potency. These include products based on sildenafil, which immediately ensures the expansion of blood vessels and the appearance of a stable erection. Such drugs have the desired effect within twenty to thirty minutes after use. But it is worth noting that the drug has several side effects and a number of limitations.
Chinese experts know how to increase potency at the age of 50. They came up with drugs that are aimed at improving erectile function. These include ginseng. It is recognized as a natural male aphrodisiac. Ginseng root is a drug that improves intercourse.
How to increase potency even with the help of drugs? There are biologically active supplements on the market. They contain only natural ingredients that do not cause side effects. They should be taken with meals.
To increase potency immediately before intercourse, you can use a spray. It is enough to spray the medicine several times on the penis and after ten minutes it will start working.
The upcoming intercourse should not scare a man, especially if he is fifty or sixty years old. Any problem will be solved by an experienced doctor. Many men are interested in the question of what age an increase in sexual intercourse is observed and when erectile function disappears. But there is a solution to the problem. The main thing is to find the root cause.