Sexual Problems In Men
Sexual
problems can affect any man, whether he is straight, gay, bisexual or
transgender.
It
is a topic that many people are hesitant to discuss. Fortunately, most cases of
sexual dysfunction are treatable, so it is important to share your concerns
with your partner and doctor.
Causes of Sexual Problems: Can be a physical or psychological problem.
Physical causes: Many physical and medical conditions can cause sexual problems.
- Diabetes
- Heart and vascular (blood vessel)
disease
- Neurological disorders,
- Hormonal imbalances(Low testosterone levels)
- chronic diseases such
as kidney or liver failure
- Smoking
- Alcoholism and drug abuse
- Side effects of certain medications, such
as antidepressant drugs, high blood pressure medicine, etc..
Psychological causes:
- Work-related stress and anxiety,
- Concern about sexual performance(Performance
anxiety)
- Marital or relationship problems
- Depression
- Feelings of guilt
- The effects of a past sexual trauma.
The most common sexual problems are :
- Ejaculation disorders,
- Erectile dysfunction(Impotency) and
- Loss of sexual desire or libido.
Diagnosis :
It may begin with history of symptoms and a physical exam and physical tests may
- Blood tests to check your testosterone levels, blood sugar (for diabetes), and cholesterol
- Blood pressure check
- Rectal exam to check your prostate
- Examination of your penis and testicles
Other tests can show if you have problems with the nerve impulses or blood flow to the penis.
Treatment :
- Psychological therapy: Therapy with a trained counselor can help a person address feelings of anxiety, fear, or guilt that may have an impact on sexual function.
- Education and communication: Education about sex and sexual behaviors and responses may help a man overcome his anxieties about sexual performance. Open dialogue with your partner about your needs and concerns also helps to overcome many barriers to a healthy sex life.
- Mechanical aids: Aids such as vacuum devices and penile implants may help men with erectile dysfunction.
- Homeopathic treatment :
- Agnus Castus: For absolute Erectile Dysfunction.
- Caladium: For Erectile Dysfunction despite Desire for Sex
- Selenium: for weak and slow erection.
- Lycopodium: for young and old with erectile dysfunction.
- Avena Sativa: for enhancing sexual power.
- Tribulus Terrestris: for urinary troubles with erectile dysfunction.
- Nuphar Luteum: where there is no desire for sex.
- Yohimbinum: for increasing sexual desire.
- Agnus Castus & Caladium: for inability to obtain Erection.
- Acid Phos & Selenium: inability to maintain erection & for erectile dysfunction in males with Diabetes Mellitus.
- Nuphar Luteum and Selenium: for involuntary seminal emissions and for weak erection during sex.
- Agnus Castus: for erectile dysfunction with depression, history of gonorrhea and sadness.
- Avena Sativa: for erectile dysfunction after sexual excesses or masturbation.
- Caladium & Lycopodium: for erectile dysfunction with tobacco addiction in diabetes and elderly people.
- Sabal Serrulata: for erectile dysfunction with prostate enlargement.
- Agnus Castus and Nuphar Luteum: to increase libido.
By Dr Shreekant Shivgond
For appointment call - +919620662663
