Male sexual performance synonymous with erection. Once the importance of this ability, so many things have to be maintained and cared for by the men. Here are some things that can affect male sexual decline, according to Prof. Dr. Djoko Rahardjo, Sp.BU, of Sub-section Urology, Department of Surgery Faculty of Medicine, UI / RSCM:
1. Age. Older men usually experience a condition called andropause. This is the period in which the production of testosterone decrease.
2.Diabetes. High blood sugar levels cause constriction of blood vessels and damage nerves, including the blood vessels to the area of reproduction. This can lead to erectile dysfunction.
3. Hypertension. High blood pressure causes the walls of the blood vessels become stiff, so that over time will be narrowed vessel lumen. This incident not only in the heart or brain vessels, but also in the genitals. As a result, blood flow to the genitals is reduced. Erectile disorders were highly likely to occur.
4. High cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is continually accumulate in blood vessels causing hardening and narrowing of blood vessels. The narrowing of the penis causing an erection difficulties.
5. Neurological disorders. Parkinson's, diabetes, stroke, can lead to decreased nerve function. As a result, decreased neurotransmitter activity and decrease nerve stimulation. There followed an erection.
6. Trauma. Direct trauma of the pubic area would damage the corpus cavernosum, nerves, and blood vessels that eventually cause an erection.
7. Psychological factors. Stress either because of physical or psychic capable of exhausting mental and inhibit neurotransmitter, so there is no relaxation of smooth muscle. As a result, impaired erection.
8. Infectious diseases. Chronic infections such as tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis and neurotransmitters work resulting decline in estrogen levels decline, which led to a drop in libido.
9. Drugs. Stimulants, narcotics, and some blood pressure-lowering drugs may interfere with the ability of an erection.
10. Smoking. Besides can trigger lung cancer, as well as constrict the blood vessels.
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