Two common diseases that interfere with sexual activity

 

Diabetes mellitus

According to research from the French Maritime Hospital, about 53% of diabetes patients experience erectile dysfunction. The study found that men with diabetes are more than three times as likely to experience erectile dysfunction compared to those without the condition, and the onset of erectile dysfunction occurs 10 to 15 years earlier.

If blood sugar levels are high, glucose oxidized within the blood vessels damages the vessel walls. When the blood vessels in the corpora cavernosa involved in erection are damaged, erectile function declines. Even if diabetes improves, erectile dysfunction caused by diabetes tends not to improve easily. If symptoms of erectile dysfunction appear alongside diabetes, early treatment is necessary.

It is important to quickly recognize whether you have diabetes and manage your blood sugar levels. If you are obese or overweight, try to lose weight first.

According to the Massachusetts Male Aging Study (MMAS), the incidence of erectile dysfunction among American men is 25.9 per 1,000. In contrast, the incidence among hypertensive patients undergoing treatment is 42.5 per 1,000, approximately twice as high.

Penile blood vessels are very thin, about 0.3mm, and erectile dysfunction can occur due to blood circulation problems such as hypertension. If you have high blood pressure, the blood vessels are easily damaged due to high internal vascular pressure.

To prevent high blood pressure, avoid alcohol and salty foods. Drinking alcohol frequently stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and causes blood vessels to constrict, raising blood pressure. Eating salty foods increases sodium concentration in the blood, leading to osmotic effects. At this time, water inside the cells moves out into the blood, and as blood volume increases, blood pressure rises. Smoking can also cause high blood pressure and should be avoided.