Male sexual health

What is male sexual health?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the smale sexual healtha is a state of physical, mental and social well-being related to a man's quality of sexual life. It is not just a health problem, it is actually a quality of life problem for men as well. From the age of 40, hormonal changes occur in men that affect their health and quality of life.

How to have good male sexual health?

There are several things you can do to maintain good male sexual health:

1. Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly: A balanced diet and regular exercise can help maintain blood circulation and the health of reproductive organs.
2. No smoking or drug use: Tobacco and drugs can negatively affect sexual and reproductive health.
3. Use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted infections: Sexually transmitted infections, such as HIV and gonorrhea, can affect sexual and reproductive health.
4. Maintain good intimate hygiene: It is important to keep the genital area clean and dry to prevent infections.
5. Consult a doctor if you have sexual health problems: If you have erection, ejaculation or any other sexual health problems, it is important to consult a doctor for treatment and advice.
6. Have safe and healthy sex: It is important to have safe and respectful sex and to talk to your partner about any sexual health concerns or issues.

What symptoms and clinical manifestations may appear?

The most frequent symptoms are:

1. Erection problems and loss of quality: difficulty getting or keeping an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse or misfires.
2. Ejaculation problems: painful or delayed ejaculation, or lack of ejaculation.
3. Decreased sexual desire or low libido.
4. Sexually transmitted infections: Symptoms such as pain when urinating, abnormal genital discharge, and pain during sexual intercourse may be indicative of a sexually transmitted infection.
5. Tiredness or fatigue: Poor male sexual health can be a sign of underlying health problems, such as chronic fatigue syndrome or depression.
6. Changes in the appearance or smell of the genital area: Inflamed or scaly skin, or a strong or abnormal odor may be signs of an infection or health problem.
7. Symptoms of suffering hypogonadism.

It's important to remember that these symptoms can have many different causes and do not necessarily indicate a sexual health problem. If you have concerns about your sexual health, it's important to talk to a doctor to get a proper diagnosis and treatment.

In addition, these symptoms are often accompanied by physical and mental fatigue, mood swings with a tendency toward depression, a decrease in body hair, loss of bone density, etc. In addition, prostate growth may occur at the same time, so regular check-ups are necessary.

Why does this happen?

It is mainly caused by a deficit in testosterone production. Testosterone is essential for health and sexual activity, physical and intellectual vigor, etc. It is produced in the testicles and is controlled by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.

How is testosterone deficiency diagnosed?

On many occasions, symptoms are confused with symptoms or consequences of other diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular problems, etc. Many men suffer from testosterone deficiency. But the worst thing is that they are not aware of it because they do not consult a specialist in the matter.

To diagnose a testosterone deficiency, it is important to perform an initial test or questionnaire to gain a deeper understanding of the day-to-day status of male sexual health. It is also important to perform a medical examination and, above all, and as a must, a blood test must be performed. Through the analysis, we will measure the levels of free testosterone in the blood, and the doctor will estimate whether or not it is appropriate to apply replacement therapy.

What is replacement therapy?

La testosterone replacement therapy This involves taking an exogenous hormone supplement approximately every 3 weeks. The amount of hormones, as well as the time between each supplement, will depend on what the doctor deems appropriate in each specific case. It has been proven that these treatments under medical supervision are well tolerated by the body and maintain optimal testosterone levels in the male body.

Do you have side effects?

Multiple medical studies have shown that the TRT It does not cause prostate cancer. Although it is true that at the beginning of treatment it can cause an increase in prostate-specific antigen, which should be taken into account if this were the case. Replacement therapy can cause mild skin irritation and sometimes acne, but it disappears quickly without any problem.

What benefits does it bring to men?

Increased sexual desire and health, improved mood, energy and muscle strength, better bone density, etc.