ED: 5 main signs of upcoming problems
Erectile dysfunction is a common problem that men can face at any age. Scientists have found that about 30 million Americans suffer from this disease. Some studies give even more disappointing numbers: only 10% of the male population aged 20 to 75 years does not experience any problems with an erection.
How can you tell if something is wrong out there? At what point do you need to start seeking professional help? Here are important factors that should set alarm bells ringing:
1. No morning erections
Morning erections are completely normal and healthy for the male body. They begin to occur from early childhood indicating the proper functioning of hormones. At 5 o'clock in the morning, there is a strong release of testosterone, which causes a rush of blood to the male sexual organ, putting it in a state of alert.
Men in good physical shape and without concomitant diseases, can maintain an erection for up to 60 years, and in some cases – even up to 70 or even until the time when hormone activity is decreased. If the lack of an erection in the morning has become more of a pattern for you rather than an exception to the norm, it's time to see a doctor.
2. Sleeping problems
Danish scientists have confirmed that the lack of quality sleep in men significantly reduces potency. The study found that men having restless sleep had much smaller testicles, in contrast to subjects with healthy sleep. The quality of their seminal fluid was three times worse than the quality of those who slept the recommended 8-9 hours a day.
3. You are stressed all the time
Stress is the reason for many diseases and one of the main causes of erection problems. Worry, anxiety and unease all lead to the release of the hormone cortisol into the bloodstream, which blocks the action of testosterone. Under the influence of cortisol, the body is primarily concentrating on survival, not on procreation.
However, stress can also be a positive thing. We experience stress during exercise since it stimulates the release of dopamine.
4. Waist size greater than 38 inches
American experts have established the following link between being overweight and having an erection: obese men are 25 times more likely to experience erectile dysfunction. Remember that an erection is achieved once the blood fills the penis. Blood flows continuously through blood vessels. As a result of obesity and other diseases associated with it (diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis), cholesterol plaques are formed. There are less lumina in the blood vessels, which makes it difficult for the blood flow and leads to changes in the synthesis of sex hormones. All this causes erection problems.
5. You don't think about sex as much
The absence of sexual desire for a long time may indicate low libido and existing disorders not only in the reproductive system but in the entire body as a whole.
Doctors even named this disorder in men LSD syndrome. It literally stands for "low sexual desire" disorder. The reasons for low sexual drive can be different and only an experienced physician prescribing the necessary tests can identify them.
As you can see, the male body lets you know when it's time to sound the alarm and see a doctor. The main thing is to keep these tips in mind and pay attention to your health. After all, erectile dysfunction leads to a reduced sexual activity, which in turn provokes problems with the nervous system, heart function and general well-being.
