What's the harm of men's not mentioning erectile dysfunction? It may indicate these diseases

ED, that is, male erectile dysfunction, makes men lose face, and even destroys the relationship between husband and wife. In fact, this is not all its hazards. Experts pointed out that erectile function is a barometer of male health. Men over 40 years old may have suffered from hypertension, diabetes (special interview and consultation), cardiovascular disease, etc. if they have not lifted for a long time.

The barometer of erectile function men's health

I have a problem with that for two or three years.

How is your health recently? Have you checked blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipids?

I have just had a physical examination, and my blood pressure and blood sugar are high.

Such doctor-patient dialogue often occurs in the andrology consulting room. Attention of male compatriots, this conversation should wake you up.

Andrologists suggested that ED is not only about sex, but also about life. Professor Ma Xiaonian, Department of Sexual Medicine, Yuquan Hospital, Tsinghua University, pointed out that erectile function can be regarded as a barometer of male health, because it may be an early warning signal of some chronic diseases. Clinical research shows that men often suffer from cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes 2.5 to 3 years after ED. Previously, people believed that ED was mainly caused by psychological factors, but recently more and more data showed that chronic disease was an important cause of ED. Cheng Legislative Researcher of Henan Family Planning Research Institute said.

The study found that 15% of patients with hypertension, 39% of patients with cardiovascular disease, and 20% of patients with diabetes can have erectile dysfunction. Why? Gao Chuanyu, chief physician of the Department of Cardiology of Henan Provincial People's Hospital, explained that these chronic diseases can cause systemic vascular lesions, including the blood vessels in the penis. And erection is the process of penile hyperemia. If the penile arterioles have pathological changes, the hyperemia is incomplete, which is one of the causes of erectile dysfunction. The blood vessels in the penis are very thin, and a little pathological changes will lead to abnormalities. Therefore, many doctors now agree that erectile dysfunction is a male-specific warning signal of chronic disease.

Climacteric ED starts at the age of 40

The reporter found in the andrology clinic that erectile dysfunction is mainly seen by two age groups: young men in their 20s and middle-aged people over 40. The ED patients in their twenties are mostly related to psychological factors. They pay too much attention to one or two failures, or are laughed at by the woman, leaving a psychological shadow. Cheng said. The ED patients over 40 years old may be accompanied by chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.

On October 17, 2008, the 10th Asia Oceania Sexology Society Conference was held in Beijing, and the experts presented the concept of menopausal ED. Men also have menopause? yes.

Testosterone is the most important androgen in men, which is mainly secreted by testicles. If the testosterone level of middle-aged and elderly men over 40 years old decreases and the following symptoms occur, it means that they have entered menopause:

(1) The sexual desire decreased, and the quality and frequency of erections decreased;

(2) Emotional changes, accompanied by decreased intellectual activity, cognitive function and spatial positioning ability, fatigue, emotional depression and irritability;

(3) Insomnia;

(4) Visceral fat increased;

(5) Hair reduction and skin changes; (6) The decrease of bone mineral density will lead to bone loss and increase the risk of osteoporosis and fracture. Research shows that male testosterone levels decline, and the probability of suffering from chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease will increase.

Experts remind that menopausal ED may begin at the age of 40. The decline of erectile function is characterized by gradual decline, which is not the same as before. The psychological ED of young men has obvious psychological incentives, and the erectile function may fluctuate with the change of the environment, time and object of sex.

Men's ED go into the consulting room in a big way

It is estimated that 90% of ED patients did not receive formal treatment, some secretly took aphrodisiac drugs of unknown origin, and some simply gave up their marital life. Experts remind that once ED occurs, middle-aged and elderly people should pay attention to it and go to the clinic in a big way to avoid delaying the diagnosis and treatment of the chronic disease behind ED. For such patients, while treating ED, we must actively treat chronic diseases.

When treating ED, PDE5 inhibitors such as Viagra can be taken orally. This kind of drug acts on the smooth muscle tissue of the corpus cavernosum and blood vessels of the penis, making the artery dilate and the corpus cavernosum congest, thus solving the erectile problem of the patient. Even if menopausal ED is caused by hypertension, diabetes and other diseases, Viagra can still be safely used. Because erecting is not only the mission of the lower body, but also related to psychological, emotional and other factors. Therefore, patients should maintain a happy mood and eliminate the mental burden caused by anxiety and tension.