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Diabetic Impotency

We have often heard that famous phrase, "I have a friend who ..." Sometimes for reasons of shame or because we are afraid of certain prejudices. However, in India, men with diabetes are three times more likely to suffer from impotency problems, and this appears 10 to 15 years earlier than men without diabetes. Sexologists at Dr Sahil Sexologist clarify some of the most frequent questions about the signs, diagnosis, and possible treatments for impotency and its relationship with diabetics.

What is Diabetic Impotency?

Impotency is defined as the inability of a man to achieve and/or maintain an erection adequate enough to achieve the satisfactory sexual activity. The frequency of impotency is significantly higher in the diabetic population when compared to the general population. It can affect intimacy, self-esteem, and romantic relationship with your partner and generate states of anxiety and depressed mood, for which a proper diagnosis and treatment is important. The good news is that people who keep their diabetes under control can reduce the risk of early onset of these sexual problems.

How Diabetes Affects Erection

Erectile dysfunction in diabetes occurs due to some changes that this disease produces in the man's body and that makes erection difficult, including:

  • Decreased circulation causing the amount of blood necessary for the erection to occur.
  • The difficulty of the penile artery, which decreases the concentration of blood in this region due to atherosclerosis.
  • Alterations insensitivity decreases sexual pleasure.

Therefore, if the man has diabetes and does not have the proper treatment, there is a great possibility of developing erection problems and developing many other serious health complications.

Is it common for people with diabetes to have erectile dysfunction?

The prevalence of some degree of erectile dysfunction in diabetic patients is usually greater than 50% in patients older than 60. Numerous studies suggest that erectile dysfunction is an early sign of metabolic disorders such as diabetes in patients under 45 years of age. In other words, a patient with diabetes is three times more likely to develop impotency, and the problem worsens over the years. In summary, many more frequent than you imagine and therefore a subject of mandatory discussion by diabetic patients.

What tips are there to prevent erectile dysfunction?

As always, changing bad habits and modifying lifestyle helps improve symptoms; these include:

  • Quitting smoking
  • Reducing alcohol consumption
  • Managing stress and anxiety.
  • Balanced diet
  • Exercise 30 to 60 minutes a day, 3-7 days a week.

But in addition to the above, if the diagnosis of diabetes is made, strict control of glucose values is necessary.

Is it true that everything is the fault of the mind, or does the loss of sexual interest cause it?

The mind can indeed generate erectile dysfunction in situations such as:

  • Stress and anxiety from work or home.
  • Marital conflicts
  • Depression
  • Sexual boredom

But there are also disorders such as testosterone deficiency or other hormonal disorders that appear as loss of sexual interest. It is necessary to be evaluated by the doctor to rule out these causes.

The origin of sexual problems:

Sexual dysfunction or problem refers to difficulty in having intercourse. It can be the consequence of certain decision factors. Most sexual problems are due to a combination of the situation and solution as to how you dealt with it.  

Sometimes, some men pressure themselves or feel pressured by their partner to perform sexually adequately and become distressed when they can't (sexual performance anxiety). Sexual performance anxiety can cause problems and make a man's ability to enjoy sex much worse. The problem doesn't stop at sexual anxiety.

Sexual dysfunction is a disorder that makes it difficult or impossible to maintain satisfactory sexual relations. This occurs during any stage of the sexual act (desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution). Many people are not aware of this, but the origin of sexual problems always lies somewhere in the decisions they've made earlier in their lives.

For example, a person failed to satisfy their partner and felt guilty. Later, he saw an advertisement that promised that taking a pill will make him lasts for hours and help them have a profound sexual act. The person took the medication without consulting with the doctor or any specialists. It ended up having severe sexual issues such as Premature Ejaculation, Erectile Dysfunction, or Nightfall.

What decisions can cause sexual dysfunction or problems?

  • Getting influenced by random ads that promise healthier sexual life.
  • Not having enough information before trying penis enlargement courses.
  • Trying home remedies for sexual dysfunction or problems.

What sexual problems can a person face after taking pills or services without consulting the specialists?

  • Premature ejaculation
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Sexually transmitted diseases
  • Inhibited sexual desire
  • Sexual dissatisfaction
  • Hypoactive sexual desire disorder

Can it be prevented?

There are no concrete ways to prevent sexual dysfunction. Once the person has taken actions based on some random decisions, it is almost impossible to avoid the tragedy that he can face. The best prevention is the consultation with the sexologists that a person must take before trying on things he got influenced by.

How to treat erectile dysfunction in diabetes

The numbers do not lie: A considerable percentage of patients with diabetes come to present some sexual dysfunction at some point in their lives, although many do not dare to speak openly about the problem, which may be one of the main obstacles to their evaluation and treatment.

For this reason, it is recommended that at the first sign, you go to the doctor because timely and adequate care allows a person with diabetes to have a satisfactory sexual life. However, impotency caused by diabetes cannot always be cured or completely reversed because it depends on the severity of the affected blood vessels.

Therefore, even with treatment, it may not be enough for a satisfactory erection in the most severe cases. Still, it is only possible to determine if it can be reversed after starting treatment and observe the results. The best possible solution for the diabetic impotency is having discussions with sexologists atDr Sahil Sexologist, and the more you know about the treatment procedure, the faster they’ll cure it.

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