After 30 years, a man begins to gradually lose his sexual function. Every year, the testosterone level in his body decreases by an average of 1%. As a result, by the age of 60, male potency is significantly weakened. All sexual functions deteriorate - libido decreases, erection difficulties arise and sensations from sex become weaker. However, even after 60 years, a man can still have a fulfilling sex life with the use of medical aids.
Likely to occur in men after age 60
Consider the main causes of natural or pathological decline in potency after 60 years. Let's sort them by frequency in descending order. But do not forget that the reasons listed can be combined, which requires an integrated approach to eliminate sexual dysfunctions. These are the elements:
Reduced testosterone levels
In young men, this condition is called hypogonadism and is considered pathological. However, in men after the age of 60, this phenomenon is physiological, associated with the aging process of the body. With a decrease in the level of testosterone, a person notices not only sexual weakness, but also other changes:
- hair loss;
- skin laxatives;
- palpitations and pain in the heart;
- Depression;
- rapid fatness;
- decrease in muscle strength;
- fragility of bones;
- weight gain;
- sweat.
None of these symptoms can clearly indicate a drop in testosterone levels in the body. However, their combination should be alarming.
With a decrease in the levels of male sex hormones, a person is diagnosed as having "age-related androgen deficiency". This is not a disease but a normal state of the body after 60 years. Diagnosis is made after blood tests for hormones. The deficiency can be made up with the help of medication (hormone replacement therapy).
Vascular erectile dysfunction
Vascular erectile dysfunction in men after the age of 60 is very often associated with testosterone deficiency. The essence of the problem is the reduced ability of the penis to fill with blood. Therefore, even if libido is preserved and testosterone levels are normal in the blood, sexual intercourse will not take place. It is in this condition that men must take medication to temporarily restore sexual function.
Neurological erectile dysfunction
A man over 60 years old can have many diseases. One of the most common diseases is diabetes. This disease manifests as polyneuropathy. Peripheral nerves throughout the body are affected, including those located in the penis. As a result of impaired impulse conduction, erectile function is affected. There are other neurological diseases that violate the effect of a similar disease genetic mechanism.
Violation of the effect of iron tree origin
After 60 years, a man is often forced to take several pills a day, as his health at this time is significantly deteriorating. Some medications can have a negative effect on sexual function. Among them are drugs for high blood pressure (beta-blockers) and drugs for prostate tumors (antigens), which are usually prescribed for men after age 60.
Pathology of the organs of the reproductive system
Previous surgeries, trauma, prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia - all these diseases and conditions can disrupt a man's abilities of any age. The older you get, the higher the risk of diseases of the organs of the reproductive system.
Increase men's strength after 60 years
It is possible to increase potency in men after 60 years of age only after finding out the cause of the violation. Self-medication is undesirable because:
- The drugs you self-prescribe can irreversibly deteriorate your health - you're not a boy after all, and many drugs are a threat to you. Men with heart disease should be especially careful.
- The drug may lose its effectiveness if the cause of the potency disorder cannot be identified. For example, it doesn't make any sense if you have neurogenic erectile dysfunction to take a pill. Testosterone preparations will not be useful if potency is impaired due to impaired blood supply to the penis.
Therefore, the algorithm of actions will be as follows:
- See a urologist or a gynecologist.
- Pass tests and pass studies on musical instruments.
- Get a prescription from your doctor. Their implementation often leads to significant improvement in erectile function.
Let us briefly describe how to perform the restoration of degraded validity:
- Age-related androgen deficiency. A man is prescribed hormone replacement therapy with testosterone preparations. They are usually given by injection, although there are other dosage forms of these hormonal drugs. Treatment is carried out as long as the man wants to have sex. The dosage is selected by the doctor based on the results of laboratory tests.
- Vascular erectile dysfunction. Treatment depends on the severity of the disorder. At the initial stage, drugs of the class of PDE-5 inhibitors or LOD therapy (a pump that ensures the onset of an erection by creating negative pressure and blood flow to the genitals) areenough. In case of moderate disease, it is necessary to put the drug directly into the penis. In the final stages of the violation, only surgery can help.
- Neurological erectile dysfunction. Treatment is done together with an endocrinologist (if a man has diabetes) and a neurologist. As a rule, alpha-lipoic acid preparations are prescribed for life. They not only improve erections, but also reduce the risk of other diabetes complications, prolonging the life of the patient. Other drugs may be used, depending on the clinical condition, cause, and extent of peripheral nerve involvement.
- Violation of potency due to drugs. If possible, the drug is replaced by other drugs that do not have the side effect of impairing erection. It is impossible to cancel the drug on your own - this can lead to deterioration of health.
- Diseases of the organs of the reproductive system. The recovery of potency depends on the pathology that led to its decline. The underlying disease is being treated.
A man who wants to maintain sexual function into old age should do the following:
- avoid excessive weight gain;
- live an active lifestyle;
- refuse bad habits;
- continuously observed by a urologist or a gynecologist;
- monitor physical health status.
You need to have sex often. After 60 years, not having sex for several months can lead to a complete loss of ability and interest in sex.