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Types of sex problems men can have

Jul 03, 2016 News

By Dr Zulfikar Bux
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Sexual dysfunction in men is usually a taboo topic in society. Men often become demoralized
and try different remedies to help alleviate their situation. Almost every man will have issues with sexual dysfunction in his lifetime. Some are temporary while others are permanent. The lasting effects on the mind are usually the biggest disaster and it’s often a contributor to recurrent episodes of sexual dysfunction.
Sex problems in men can include:
●Being unable to get or keep an erection most times you have sex. Doctors call this “impotence” or “erectile dysfunction.”
●Having little or no interest in sex. Doctors call this “low libido.”
●Ejaculating too soon after sex begins, before they are ready to ejaculate. Doctors call this “premature ejaculation.”
●Being unable to ejaculate (even though they can get and keep an erection)
WHAT CAUSES SEX PROBLEMS?
Men can have trouble getting or keeping an erection if they have a condition that keeps the penis from getting enough blood. Things that reduce blood flow to the penis can include:
●Getting older
●Diabetes
●High blood pressure
●Smoking
●Drinking alcohol or taking drugs
Sex problems can also occur when men feel depressed, worried, or have other things on their mind. Plus, sex problems can be a side effect of certain medicines. For example, medicines to treat depression or heart disease sometimes cause sex problems.
SHOULD I SEE A DOCTOR?
Yes. Your doctor can help figure out the cause of your problem. He or she will talk with you, do an exam, and order blood tests. He or she might also order another test, such as a test that measures your night-time erections.
HOW ARE SEX PROBLEMS TREATED?
Treatment depends on the cause of the problem and can include:
●Medicines to help you get and keep an erection – Examples of these medicines include sildenafil (sample brand name: Viagra), vardenafil (sample brand name: Levitra) and tadalafil (sample brand name: Cialis). Follow your doctor’s instructions closely when taking these medicines. Also, let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines. Men who take medicines called nitrates for heart problems should not take medicines to get an erection.
Some medicines for treating sex problems are sold over the internet. However, these are not always safe, and they can even contain harmful ingredients.
●Devices to help you get and keep an erection – Erection devices work in different ways. Some are implanted into the penis to form an erection. Others work a bit like a vacuum and help pull blood into the penis.
●Hormone treatment – Sex problems can happen when a man’s body does not make enough male hormones (testosterone). If your hormone levels are very low, your doctor might treat you with testosterone, which can come in a shot, skin patch, skin gel, or tablet that sticks to your gums.
●Treatment to improve mood – Doctors might prescribe medicines or counseling for men who feel depressed or worried. Being worried often leads to performance anxiety where the man worries about not getting erected during sex. The worrying is usually the main reason that prevents the man from regaining his erection.
●Treatments to delay ejaculation – Doctors can prescribe medicines to keep men from ejaculating too quickly. Some of the medicines used to treat depression work very well for this. Some men also use a method called “pause and squeeze.” In this method, a man stops having sex and presses behind the tip of the penis when he feels like he is going to ejaculate. After the feeling goes away, he continues having sex.
●Treatment to help ejaculation problems caused by depression medicines – Sometimes, medicines used to treat depression can make it hard or impossible for a man to ejaculate. Let your doctor know if this happens. He or she can change your dose or your medicine so the problem gets better.

Living with sexual dysfunction can be a life of agony. Visiting your physician and being open about it is often the most reliable way to get help. Isolating yourself will only make it worse.

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