Impotence in men at the age of 40, as a rule, is a consequence of an incorrect lifestyle: bad habits (alcohol and smoking), stress and nervous tension, depression, sleep and rest disorders.
A man at 40 is an accomplished personality who in the vast majority of cases has practically everything: family, wife, children, hobbies, a certain circle of friends, etc. However, men after 40 often have intimate problems, which significantly darken life.
There are many reasons that lead to impotence (erectile dysfunction), and they are all divided into physiological reasons related to health and psychological factors based on the internal state of the stronger sex.
So, what are the causes of impotence in men at the age of 40 and what symptoms indicate a sexual disorder? What preventive measures will help prevent the weakening of male strength and what can be done at home?
Male skills
By nature it is expected that in men sexual opportunities in bed are slightly higher than those of the fairer sex. The ability to have children, ideally, can be preserved until old age.
However, this is in theory, in fact, in many representatives of the strong half, by the age of forty, the erectile function is significantly weakened, there is a short duration of sexual intercourse, premature ejaculation and a decrease in desiresexual.
Medical statistics state that men by the age of 41 have sexual dysfunction of one degree or another. If the problem is ignored, the situation will worsen considerably, leading to the fact that men will become impotent.
Testosterone is a male hormone that has a direct effect on the sexual performance of the stronger sex.
Up to about 30 years of age, the level of the hormone in the body is high, but from the age of 40-42 the testosterone content in the blood gradually decreases. And over the years, there will be a downward trend, which in turn leads to age-related impotence.
However, the level of the hormone depends not only on age, the following aspects can affect its concentration in the body:
- Irregularity of intimate life.
- Taking drugs that include synthetic testosterone (this moment negatively affects the production of your own hormone).
- Alcoholic beverages, drugs, cigarettes.
- Inflammatory pathologies of the genitourinary system.
- Excess weight.
All these harmful factors adversely affect the general functionality of the body, as a result of which the development of menopause in men is accelerated. In other words, male menopause is an erectile dysfunction, due to which it is impossible to have children.
Menopause in men is not a decrease in sexual activity in bed, it is a period in which a critical level of testosterone is observed in the body.
In some men, problems with erectile function develop suddenly at age 43, while others experience a gradual increase in the disorder. The reasons for this lie not only in external factors, but also in hereditary predisposition.
Erectile Dysfunction Symptoms
Before finding out why impotence develops after 40 years, it is necessary to consider the symptoms that indicate sexual dysfunctions in the representatives of the strong half of humanity.
"The first bells", reporting problems with male powers, can be observed after the age of 40. But not always a man can identify them, respectively, to take the necessary measures to prevent impotence.
Therefore, it is hardly surprising that ignoring the problems leads to complete helplessness at the age of 44. The signs of impotence in men are as follows:
- It is not possible to achieve a full-fledged erect state: the genital organ during the entire sexual intercourse is not solid enough or the erection is rapidly disappearing.
- The man is sexually aroused, he wants to have sex, but the penis remains lifeless and lethargic, so there is no way to enter the woman and have sex.
- Against the background of a hard erection, there is no ejaculation.
- The inability to perform repeated intercourse, as it is impossible to achieve a high-quality erection.
- Decreased sexual desire for the opposite sex, lack of desire to have sex.
Such symptoms at the age of 45 indicate that it is necessary to consult a doctor for advice, respectively, for certain treatments in order to restore erectile function and abilities in bed.
Such difficulties in men require adequate therapy. Only in this case it will be possible to restore potency and improve erection.
Why do men become impotent?
It is generally accepted that impotence is the fate of older men who have a history of many chronic diseases and other conditions. However, practice shows that impotence does not depend on age and that both a 20-year-old boy and a 46-year-old man can suffer from it.
As mentioned above, there is a long list of reasons that contribute to the decline in male abilities. As a rule, erectile dysfunction is the result of a combination of several depressing factors.
At the age of 47, the causes of sexual disorders, in the vast majority of clinical pictures, are various diseases that directly or indirectly affect sexual performance.
The following pathologies can lead to impotence:
- Violation of the functionality of the central nervous system, hormonal imbalance, diabetes mellitus, prostate adenoma, chronic or acute prostatitis.
- Inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system, sexually transmitted diseases.
- Arterial hypertension, pathology of the circulatory system, problems with the cardiovascular system.
Taking some medications leads to a deterioration of the erection. These include anabolics, drugs for the treatment of diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure, diuretics, and other drugs.
Bad habits like smoking and alcohol over time lead to impaired blood circulation in the body. As a result, this aspect significantly weakens men's sexual abilities.
Despite the fact that psychological erectile dysfunction occurs more often at a young age, it is also possible that at 48, psychological moments become the etiology of sexual impotence: fear of failing in bed, depression, neurosis, etc.
Getting rid of impotence is not easy, but possible. The treatment regimen will depend on the underlying cause that led to the weakening of sexual power.
Treatment methods for impotence
Perhaps the worst thing in a man's life is the weakening of the erection. And many are embarrassed to visit a doctor, so they start taking aggressive erection stimulants.
Medicines are effective and for a time help to cope with the problem and feel like a man again. However, they do not affect the causes of pathological failure and can lead to psychological dependence, which will only aggravate the situation.
At the age of 49, to restore potency, it is necessary to face the problem comprehensively, changing one's lifestyle. Methods for eliminating sexual dysfunction in men:
- Balanced diet. It is necessary to include in the menu healthy foods that are enriched with proteins, minerals and vitamins. Eliminate fatty, fried, smoked, and salty foods.
- Physical activity. The following activities have a positive effect on sexual function: cycling, Kegel exercises, slow running, fast walking, swimming.
- Quit smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages.
For the accelerated restoration of erectile function, it is recommended to take herbal preparations - biologically active supplements that will compensate for the deficiency of vitamins, give energy and strength.
It should be remembered that regular sex is the key to maintaining a high level of sexual strength and to increasing the production of testosterone in the body.
Preventive actions
Practice shows that if you take care of your sexual health from a young age, you can avoid many problems in adulthood. There are some rules and guidelines to help prevent sexual dysfunction.
First, it is necessary to promptly treat any chronic diseases. Any pathology that does not affect the genital area can lead to erectile dysfunction in men in a chronic course.
Secondly, you need to eat right, play sports, visit a urologist or andrologist every six months (even if nothing bothers you), observe a sleep and rest regime.
Products that increase potency:
- Ginger tea, seafood.
- Vegetables and fruit, herbs.
- Quail eggs, natural honey.
- Pine and walnuts, lamb.
- Pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate.
Objectively, 40 is the peak of sexual activity of the stronger sex, which should not be overshadowed by intimate problems.
Topical preparations for men, such as sprays or gels, which act quickly, will help return to the "sexual order". Due to the active components, such funds cause a stable erection.