Physical Problems That Could Cause Impotence
Impotence is the inability of a person to maintain erection of the penis. It is the inability to sustain the erection for sexual intercourse. It can be tendency to sustain only brief erections, inability to achieve erection, or inability to sustain erection for sexual intercourse.
Impotence is not a disease but it signals that something is not correct with-in the body. It is caused gradually and there are a number of factors that cause impotence. Some of the physical causes of impotence are listed below.
Cardiovascular Diseases
Impotence occurs when the nerves that control blood flow to the penis are damaged. Hardening of arteries also results in inability to achieve erection. The blood required for an erection is not delivered appropriately because of the hardening of arteries. When the pelvic organs and the arteries to the penis are narrowed by atherosclerosis, blood required for erection is not delivered sufficiently. The insufficient supply of blood results in inability to achieve erection or inability to maintain erection for sexual intercourse.
Aging
Old men are more likely to experience erectile dysfunction when compared to young men. The compliance of the tissues present in corpora cavernosa decreases with age and this results in inability to maintain erection. Also, old men usually develop diseases that are associated with erectile dysfunction. Diabetes mellitus, strokes, heart attacks, angina are some of the diseases that are associated with erectile dysfunction.
Cancer Surgery
Sometimes, impotence is also caused because of the damage caused to the nerves during surgery. Damage caused to blood vessels during surgery also causes impotence. So, it's very important to make sure that nerves and blood vessels are not damaged while removing the tissues that cause cancer.
Injuries
Damage to nerves in the pelvis also causes potency problems. Spinal cord injuries can also cause impotence. The damage to nerves is usually caused by accidents, diseases, and during surgical procedures.
Hormone Imbalance
Hormone imbalance also results in potency problems. Abnormal testosterone levels cause potency problems. Illnesses like kidney failure also disrupt the balance of hormones in body and the imbalance can cause problems in maintaining and achieving erection. However, it's rare to find people facing potency problems because of hormone imbalance.
Medication
Sometimes, temporary impotence is caused because of some medicines. Medicines that interfere with nerve impulses cause erectile dysfunction. Usually, medicines used for treating high blood pressure, antidepressants, antihistamines, tranquilizers affect blood flow to the penis. The interference with blood flow to the penis causes potency problems.
Diabetes Mellitus
Impotence is caused when the blood vessels or nerves that control the flow of blood to the penis are affected. Diabetes causes nerve deterioration and this is the reason why many diabetes patients face potency problems. Diabetic men are more prone to impotence than non-diabetic men. Diabetes also damages sensory and autonomic nerves, and this causes erectile dysfunction. In diabetic men, the arteries get affected and this results in insufficient supply of blood to the penis. The insufficient supply of blood to the penis results in inability to maintain erection.
So, there are a number of factors that can cause impotence. The good news is that it's possible to cure impotence. In the past, a number of people have been cured successfully. Medicines and exercises are usually used to cure impotence. Even a slight change in the lifestyle can also help an individual to cure impotence. The exact procedure to be used to for curing impotence depends on its cause. Once the cause has been identified, the problem can be solved efficiently.
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Do You Suffer From These Thyroid Disease Symptoms?
Thyroid disease symptoms range from overweight, or underweight, to sexual dysfunction. Learn the symptoms of thyroid problems and what to do about them.
Ahhh, the thyroid…
That tiny little gland in your neck, shaped like a butterfly, that barely weighs an ounce. Not a gland you normally associate with sexual function.
No, the subject of thyroid usually gets mentioned in terms of unusual weight gain or loss. Or maybe when it comes to fatigue and lack of energy.
But sexual or libido problems? Nah… That's usually testosterone territory.
A Closer Look
The thyroid's job is to take in iodine from food (thyroid cells are the only ones in the body that can absorb iodine) and turn it into thyroid hormone. About 80% of those hormones are thyroxine (T4) and 20% are triiodothyronine (T3).(1) These hormones then speed through the bloodstream because every cell in your body depends on them to control metabolism – the basic conversion of calories and oxygen to energy.
The thyroid is your body's "furnace" and the hormones it produces are the "heat". No wonder you feel out of whack when thyroid production goes haywire!
But that's just the beginning…
The "Heat" Has Left the Bedroom
Your thyroid controls – and gets blamed for – a lot of things. But one ground-breaking study, published in the December 2005 issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism focused on thyroid disease symptoms and particular male sexual problems. The study considered 48 adult men. 34 had "hyperthyroidism" (an over-active thyroid producing too much hormone) and 14 had "hypothyroidism" (an under-active thyroid that doesn't produce enough hormone).
Here's how it went…
Before the study:
- 64.3% of the HYPOthyroid men complained of not only low libido, but ED and delayed ejaculation. 7.1% of them complained of PE or premature climax.
- 50% of the men with HYPERthyroid symptoms complained of PE or premature climax while 17.6% of them described low sex drive. 14.7% of this same group had erectile problems.(2)
Kinda shakes up your view of the thyroid, doesn't it???
But here's the good news: correct diagnosis and treatment of thyroid problems restored the men to "normal" thyroid levels and reversed the majority of the sexual symptoms.
More Thyroid Connections
Since thyroid function is so closely linked to cellular energy and metabolism, it should be no surprise that it affects all major functions of the body. Let me list some vital ones for you:
- Even a "mildly underactive" thyroid (medically termed "subclinical" and usually ignored as a symptom) resulted in twice the risk of Heart Failure. Keep in mind that according to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, at least 27 million Americans have some type of thyroid disease and half of those people are undiagnosed.(3)
- Dr. Michel Chonchol of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Dr. Giovanni Targher of the University of Verona Italy found that 9.5% of patients with chronic kidney disease have subclinical hypothyroidism according to their blood tests, even though they showed no signs or thyroid disease symptoms. This is a serious finding since subclinical hypothyroidism is more common in older adults, and overall, it is found in about 4%-10% of the general population.(4)
A few cautions…
Some doctors will prescribe thyroid meds for thyroid disease symptoms (whether you have a diseased thyroid or not). Whether or not you've been diagnosed with thyroid problems, there are some things to keep in mind. Thyroxine (T4) is not absorbed as well by the body under certain conditions. That's why your doctor, if he or she has prescribed supplemental thyroid for you, will say to take the medication on an empty stomach.
Both food and fiber slow down the absorption of thyroid meds. So does coffee! So don't think you can swallow that med with a cup of coffee while you're waiting to eat something!(5)
Other substances that can slow down absorption are antacids and medications containing aluminum. Iron supplements have the same effect, so spread out your intake if you use any of these things in addition to a thyroid supplement.
The tiny thyroid gland – weighing about the same as a stack of five quarters held in the palm of your hand – has an enormous impact on your health! And it's a prime consideration when it comes to vibrant sexual capacity.
Do consult your personal doctor before making any changes to your diet, exercise or supplement regimen.
Sources:
- "How Your Thyroid Works – A Delicate Feedback Mechanism", endocrineweb.com
- Carani, Cesare, et.al "Multicenter Study on the Prevalence of Sexual Symptoms in Male Hypo- and Hyperthyroid Patients", The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Vol 90:12, 6472-6479
- Edelson E, "Low Thyroid Function Linked to Heart Failure Risk", US News & World Report, Sep 22, 2008
- "Low Thyroid Function Common In Chronic Kidney Disease", American Society of Nephrology, Science Daily, June 11, 2008
- Liwanpo L, Hershman J, "Conditions and drugs interfering with thyroxine absorption", Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Volume 23:6, Dec 2009, 781-792
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