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SEXUAL HEALTH

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

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Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex.

 

If erectile dysfunction is an ongoing issue, however, it can cause stress, affect your self-confidence and contribute to relationship problems.

 

Estimates suggest that one of every 10 men will suffer from ED at some point during his lifetime.

 

If you're concerned about erectile dysfunction, talk to your doctor — even if you're embarrassed. Sometimes, treating an underlying condition is enough to reverse erectile dysfunction.

 

Erectile dysfunction symptoms might include persistent:

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  • Trouble getting an erection

  • Trouble keeping an erection

  • Reduced sexual desire

 

ED can be caused by a number of factors, including:

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  • Vascular disease: Blood supply to the penis can become blocked or narrowed as a result of vascular disease such as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

  • Neurological disorders (such as multiple sclerosis): Nerves that send impulses to the penis can become damaged from stroke, diabetes, or other causes.

  • Psychological states: These include stress, depression, and lack of stimulus from the brain and performance anxiety.

  • Trauma: An injury could contribute to symptoms of ED.

 

The following recommendations may help prevent ED or improve the problem if it is already present:

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  • Eat a healthy diet. A diet that limits saturated fat intake and includes several portions of fruits, vegetables and whole grains can benefit men with ED.

  • Reduce cholesterol. High cholesterol can harden, narrow or block the arteries (atherosclerosis) leading to the penis. Men can lower cholesterol through diet, exercise and medication.

  • Maintain a healthy weight.

  • Exercise regularly. Regular exercise may reduce the risk of ED. Choose exercises that you enjoy and will make a regular part of your day.

 

Infertility

 

Infertility means not being able to get pregnant after at least one year of trying (or 6 months if the woman is over age 35).

If a woman keeps having miscarriages, it is also called infertility. Female infertility can result from age, physical problems, hormone problems, and lifestyle or environmental factors.

 

In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries may not release an egg regularly or they may not release a healthy egg.

 

Endometriosis occurs when tissue that typically grows in the uterus implants and grows in other places. This extra tissue growth — and the surgical removal of it — can cause scarring, which can block fallopian tubes and keep an egg and sperm from uniting.

 

Endometriosis can also disrupt implantation of the fertilized egg. The condition also seems to affect fertility in less-direct ways, such as damage to the sperm or egg.

 

Several uterine or cervical causes can interfere with the egg implanting or increase the risk of miscarriage:

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  • Benign polyps or tumors (fibroids or myomas) are common in the uterus. Some can block fallopian tubes or interfere with implantation, affecting fertility.

  • Problems with the uterus present from birth, such as an unusually shaped uterus, can cause problems becoming or remaining pregnant.

  • Cervical stenosis, a narrowing of the cervix, can be caused by an inherited malformation or damage to the cervix.

  • Sometimes the cervix can't produce the best type of mucus to allow the sperm to travel through the cervix into the uterus.

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Risk factors

 

Certain factors may put you at higher risk of infertility, including:

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  • Age. The quality and quantity of a woman's eggs begin to decline with age. In the mid-30s, the rate of follicle loss speeds, resulting in fewer and poorer quality eggs. This makes conception more difficult, and increases the risk of miscarriage.

  • Smoking. Besides damaging your cervix and fallopian tubes, smoking increases your risk of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. It's also thought to age your ovaries and deplete your eggs prematurely. Stop smoking before beginning fertility treatment.

  • Weight. Being overweight or significantly underweight may affect ovulation. Getting to a healthy body mass index (BMI) might increase the frequency of ovulation and likelihood of pregnancy.

  • Sexual history. Sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea can damage the fallopian tubes. Having unprotected sex with multiple partners increases your risk of a sexually transmitted infection that may cause fertility problems later.

  • Alcohol. Excess alcohol consumption can reduce fertility.

 

Treatments that can help:​

  1. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF)

  2. Hydrogen Therapy

  3. Full Spectrum Infrared sauna

  4. Negative Ion Energizer

  5. Halotherapy

  6. Hydro Therapy

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