Homeopathic Treatment of Impotence

Treatment of Impotence

Homeopathic Treatment of Impotence or Erectile Dysfuction

Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is the inability to get and maintain an erection that is sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse.

Erectile dysfunction is a very common condition, particularly in older men. It is estimated that half of all men between the ages of 40 and 70 will have it to some degree.

Erection problems are common in adult men. Almost all men sometimes have trouble getting or keeping an erection. In many cases, the problem goes away with little or no treatment. In other cases, it can be an ongoing problem. If you have trouble getting or keeping an erection more than 25% of the time, it is a problem.

An erection problem that does not go away can damage your self-esteem and harm your relationship with your partner. It needs to be treated.

In the past, erection problems were thought to be "all in the man's mind." Men often were given unhelpful advice such as, "don't worry," or "just relax and it will take care of itself." Today, doctors believe that physical factors often cause erection problems.

One way to know if the cause is physical is whether you have nighttime erections. Normally, men have 3 to 5 erections per night. Each erection lasts for up to 30 minutes. Your doctor can tell you how to find out whether you are having the normal number of nighttime erections. If you have erections in the morning, this can also mean that there is not a physical cause.

Erection problems usually do not affect a man's sex drive.

Male infertility is also different from impotence. A man who cannot keep an erection may be able to produce sperm that can fertilize an egg. A man who is infertile can usually keep an erection, but he may not be able to father a child due to problems with sperm.

For a man to have an erection, a complex process takes place within the body:

• Erection involves the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, psychological and stress-related factors, local problems with the erection bodies or penis itself as well as hormonal and vascular (blood flow or circulation) factors. The penile portion of the process leading to erections represents only a single component of a very complicated and complex process.
• Erections occur in response to touch, smell, and visual stimuli that trigger pathways in the brain. Information travels from the brain to the nerve centers at the base of the spine, where primary nerve fibers connect to the penis and regulate blood flow during erection and afterward.
• Sexual stimulation causes the release of chemicals from the nerve endings in the penis that trigger a series of events that ultimately cause muscle relaxation in the erection bodies of the penis. The smooth muscle in the erection bodies controls the flow of blood into the penis. When the smooth muscle relaxes, the blood flow dramatically increases, and the erection bodies become full and rigid, resulting in an erection. Venous drainage channels are compressed and close off as the erection bodies enlarge.
• Detumescence (when the penis is no longer in a state of erection) results when muscle-relaxing chemicals are no longer released. Ejaculation causes the smooth muscle tissue of the erection bodies in the penis to regain muscle tone, which allows the venous drainage channels to open and the blood drains from the penis.

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction:

Erectile Dysfunction can have a range of causes that can be both physical and mental (psychological).

An erection involves your brain, nerves, hormones, and blood vessels. Anything that interferes with these normal functions can lead to problems getting an erection.

Physical causes include:

• Narrowing of the blood vessels going to the penis – commonly associated with high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol or diabetes or nervous system disorders (such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease)
• Hormonal problems
• Surgery or injury
• Medicines, including blood pressure medications (especially beta-blockers), heart medications (such as digoxin), some peptic ulcer medications, sleeping pills, and antidepressants
• Nerve damage from prostate surgery
• Nicotine, alcohol, or cocaine use
• Spinal cord injury
• Erection problems become more common with age. However, they can affect men at any age. Physical causes are more common in older men. Emotional causes are more common in younger men.
• Low levels of testosterone can lead to erection problems. They may also reduce a man's sex drive.

Psychological causes of Erectile Dysfunction include:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship problems
• Poor communication with your partner
• Repeated feelings of doubt and failure
• Stress, fear, anxiety, or anger
• Unrealistic sexual expectations, which make sex a task instead of a pleasure.

Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction:

Erectile dysfunction is characterized by the regular or repeated inability to obtain or maintain an erection. It is analyzed in several ways:

• Inability to achieve an erection
• Inability to maintain an erection

Based on the symptoms of erectile dysfunction/impotence has been categorized into three categories:

• Mild impotence: decreased ability to attain or maintain an erection with intermittent satisfactory sexual performance
• Moderate impotence: decreased ability to attain or maintain an erection with infrequent satisfactory sexual performance
• Severe impotence: decreased ability to attain or maintain an erection with rare or absent satisfactory sexual performance

Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction:

Erectile dysfunction can be treated at any age. Treatment depends on your overall health and the underlying cause of the problem.

• Erectile Dysfunction Vacuums:

Yes, it's the penis pump. Despite its drawbacks, the erectile dysfunction vacuum works very well for many men. Learn more about the pluses and minuses of this tried-and-true device.

• Penile Implants

Penile prostheses -- penis implants -- offer a permanent solution to erectile dysfunction. There are more types than you may think.

• Erectile Dysfunction Surgery:

Surgery can improve the blood flow to the penis, thus improving erections.

• Natural Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction:

You may want to try these natural remedies as alternative treatments for erectile dysfunction.

• Yohimbe Bark Supplements:

For generations, the bark of the yohimbe tree, an evergreen native to western Africa, has been used as a remedy for ED.

• Alprostadil

Alprostadil is a type of medicine that causes blood vessels to expand, increasing blood flow throughout the body. By increasing blood flow to the penis, alprostadil helps facilitate an erection.

Cialis, Levitra, Staxyn, and Viagra to Treat ED

Cialis, Levitra, Staxyn, Stendra, and Viagra work by a similar mechanism to cause erections. There are subtle differences in how long the drug works and how quickly it works.

• Hormonal Therapy for Erection Problems:

Testosterone, bromocriptine, and cabergoline are hormonal treatments that may help with erectile dysfunction.

• Testosterone Replacement Therapy:

Inadequate production of testosterone is not a common cause of erectile dysfunction; however, when ED does occur due to decreased testosterone production, testosterone replacement therapy may improve the problem.

Homeopathic Treatment of Impotence:

Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat erectile dysfunction but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved medicines are available for erectile dysfunction treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensation and modalities of the complaints.

Role of Psychotherapy in Impotence:

Psychotherapy may be useful for treating erectile dysfunction if a man is able to have a normal erection during sleep, the results of his physical exam and blood tests are normal, and he is generally in good health. Psychotherapy may also be helpful when erectile dysfunction is caused by stress, such as: work worries, financial worries, relationship conflicts, and poor sexual communication. In these cases, Psychotherapy may be the best treatment option.

Psychotherapy sessions can help you learn to deal with anxiety, both in and out of the bedroom. Sometimes, therapy sessions are "as simple as helping couples understand what happens in typical couples’ sex lives. Couples therapy can also include learning to talk about sex in ways that help them let down their defenses and openly discuss their needs, wants, and desires.

Role of Hypnotherapy in Impotence:

Hypnotherapy can obviously only used successfully if the cause is psychological rather than physical.

Hypnosis can work wonders for impotence with psychological because it treats the problem from the root. An erection is an automatic body function, you cannot control it consciously. All automatic body functions,like sweating,blinking your eyes or even having an erection come from the unconscious part of your mind. Since Hypnosis is dealing with the subconscious part of your mind will be able to remove any false programming that has been installed along the way of your sexual activity. Only a few sessions will tackle down the problem and you will be able to enjoy sex again as you used to.

Self Care Measures:

For many men, lifestyle changes can help:

•             Cut down on smoking, alcohol, and illegal drug use.

•             Get plenty of rest and take time to relax.

•             Exercise and eat a healthy diet to keep good blood circulation.

•             Use safe sex practices to prevent HIV and STDs.

•             Talk openly to your partner about sex and your relationship. If you cannot do this, counseling can help.

•             Couples who cannot talk to each other are likely to have problems with sexual intimacy. Men who have trouble talking about their feelings may find it hard to share their anxiety about sexual performance. Counseling can help both you and your partner.