It affects approximately Mexican men between 40 and 70 years of age who suffer from it.
Breaking false beliefs regarding exercise and enjoying sexuality, in addition to the accompaniment of couples, are fundamental in the treatment of this condition.
After 40 years, one in two men could have erectile dysfunction generally related to a physical problem, which means that at older age it can increase the probability of suffering from it, although it is not exclusive to this group, since there are casesOf men from 18 to 20 years who can once suffer, the Urologist Francisco Patron Escalante highlighted, attached to the Regional Hospital "October 1" of the ISSSTE.
Within the framework of the “February, Man's Health Month 2018” campaign, the specialist explained that erectile dysfunction is the difficulty in initiating or maintaining erections and having a completely satisfactory sexual relationship.Its causes can be psychological or physical, among which are circulatory and hormonal problems, where diabetes is located as chronic degenerative disease that can produce it more frequently.
"Diabetic patients can lose the ability to generate erections if they are not treated properly, due to the vascular and neurological damage it produces," said the specialist.
Erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes affects approximately 55% of Mexican men between 40 and 70 years of age.Thus, renal, cardiovascular diseases and arterial hypertension, prostate cancer and column surgeries are added.Smoking and alcohol consumption can also affect sexual performance in men.
“When a patient comes to consultation with erectile dysfunction, various studies and analysis are applied to know if he has a chronic disease that has not been detected in a timely manner;It is reviewed if you have alterations in cholesterol and triglycerides levels;Hormonal studies are applied to know if it does not have testosterone deficiency and in relation to what we find, it is mainly provided with sildenafil, ”explained the specialist.
In addition to medical treatment, it is essential to provide the right to psychological support.“It is very important that, once the therapy begins, the couple is aware so that it can help the patient through communication, trust and stimulation.If there is no good relationship, that can also condition the problem;If it is a stable partner, fostering emotional ties is essential in the process. ”
As for the culture of sexual health, the specialist said that sometimes men have a hard time talking about this issue due to lack of adequate information, “since men believe they should not fail, if they fail they should be shame and ifIt occurs more, they become nervous and can present 'performance anxiety', which blocked erection more.This becomes a vicious circle and creates insecurity, ”he said.
Stress and depression can also cause erectile dysfunction, so if these emotional effects occur, it is important that they seek medical and psychological support in their ISSSTE Family Medicine Clinic.
From the point of view of the World Health Organization (WHO) “Sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well -being in relation to sexuality.It requires a positive and respectful approach, as well as the possibility of having pleasant and safe sexual experiences, free of all coercion, discrimination and violence ”, so its enjoyment for both men and women is an essential component of life.