21/08/2021
OVERVIEW
What is s*xual dysfunction in males?
Sexual dysfunction is any physical or psychological problem that prevents you or your partner from getting s*xual satisfaction. Male s*xual dysfunction is a common health problem affecting men of all ages, but is more common with increasing age. Treatment can often help men suffering from s*xual dysfunction.
The main types of male s*xual dysfunction are:
Erectile dysfunction (difficulty getting/keeping an er****on).
Premature ej*******on(reaching or**sm too quickly).
Delayed or inhibited ej*******on (reaching or**sm too slowly or not at all).
Low libido (reduced interest in s*x).
SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES
What causes s*xual dysfunction in males?
Physical causes of overall s*xual dysfunction may be:
Low testosterone levels.
Prescription drugs (antidepressants, high blood pressure medicine).
Blood vessel disorders such as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and high blood pressure.
Smoking.
Alcoholism and drug abuse.
Psychological causes might include:
Concern about s*xual performance.
Marital or relationship problems.
Depression, feelings of guilt.
Effects of past s*xual trauma.
How does s*xual dysfunction affect men?
The most common problems men face with s*xual dysfunction are troubles with ej*******on, getting and keeping an er****on, and reduced s*xual desire.
Ej*******on disorders
Problems with ej*******on are:
Premature ej*******on (PE): Ej*******on that occurs before or too soon after pe*******on.
Inhibited or delayed ej*******on: Ej*******on does not happen or takes a very long time.
Retrograde ej*******on: At or**sm, the ej*****te is forced back into the bladder rather than through the end of the p***s.
The exact cause of premature ej*******on (PE) is not known. While in many cases PE is due to performance anxiety during s*x, other factors may be:
Stress.
Temporary depression.
History of s*xual repression.
Low self-confidence.
Lack of communi
