How to improve 4 male sexual function

 

Overview of Male Sexual Function

Basically there are 4 main components of male sexual function:
The followings four components can determine the punctuality of male .All of the components if one of them is not in a good condition can cause poor function for male.. (see female sexual function and dysfunction)

• Libido
• Erection
• Ejaculation
• Orgasm

Sexual dysfunction is a problem with one of these components that interferes with interest in or ability to engage in sexual intercourse. Many drugs and numerous physical and psychologic disorders affect sexual function.

Libido

Libido is the conscious component of sexual function. Decreased libido manifests as a lack of sexual interest or a decrease in the frequency and intensity of sexual thoughts, either spontaneous or in response to erotic stimuli. Libido is sensitive to testosterone levels as well as to general nutrition, health, and drugs.

Conditions particularly likely to decrease libido include hypogonadism, chronic kidney disease, and depression; up to 25% of men with diabetes may meet the definition of hypogonadism.

Drugs that potentially decrease libido include weak androgen receptor antagonists (eg, spironolactone, cimetidine), luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonists (eg, leuprolide, goserelin, buserelin) and antagonists (eg, degarelix) used to treat prostate cancer, antiandrogens used to treat prostate cancer (eg, flutamide, bicalutamide), 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (eg, finasteride, dutasteride) used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, some antihypertensives, and virtually all drugs that are active in the central nervous system (eg, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [SSRIs], tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics). Loss of libido due to SSRIs or tricyclic antidepressants sometimes is reversible with the addition of bupropion or trazodone.  see female sexual function and dysfunction

Erection

Erection is a neurovascular response to certain psychologic and/or tactile stimuli. Higher cortical input and a sacral parasympathetic reflex arc mediate the erectile response. Neural output travels through the cavernous nerves, which traverse the posterolateral aspect of the prostate. Terminating in the penile vasculature, these nonadrenergic, noncholinergic nerves liberate nitric oxide, a gas. Nitric oxide diffuses into penile arterial smooth muscle cells, causing increased production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), which relaxes the arteries and allows more blood to flow through them and into the corpora cavernosa. As the corpora fill with blood, intracavernous pressure increases, which compresses surrounding venules, causing veno-occlusion and decreased venous outflow. The increased inflow of blood and decreased outflow further increase intracavernous pressure, contributing to erection. Many factors affect the ability to have an erection (see Erectile Dysfunction).

Ejaculation and Orgasm

Ejaculation is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system. Neural stimulation of the alpha-adrenergic receptors in the male adnexa (eg, penis, testes, perineum, prostate, seminal vesicles) causes contractions of the epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate that transport semen to the posterior urethra. Then, rhythmic contractions of the pelvic floor muscles result in pulsatile ejaculation of the accumulated seminal fluid. At the same time, the neck of the bladder closes, preventing retrograde ejaculation of semen into the bladder. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and alpha blockers may delay or inhibit ejaculation by receptor inhibition at these sites.

Orgasm is the pleasurable sensation that occurs in the brain generally simultaneously with ejaculation. Anorgasmia may be a physical phenomenon due to decreased penile sensation (eg, from neuropathy) or a neuropsychologic phenomenon due to psychiatric disorders or psychoactive drugs.

Ejaculatory dysfunction

Ejaculatory dysfunction is reduced or absent semen volume. It may result from retrograde ejaculation, which may occur in men with diabetes or as a complication of bladder neck surgery or transurethral resection of the prostate. It also may result from sympathetic interruption, either due to surgery (eg, retroperitoneal lymph node dissection) or to drugs (eg, guanethidine, phentolamine, phenoxybenzamine, thioridazine). Radical prostatectomy (removal of the prostate gland plus the seminal vesicles and regional lymph nodes) (see prostate cancer)eliminates any ejaculation because removing the seminal vesicles and prostate eliminates semen production. (see female sexual function and dysfunction)

Premature ejaculation

Premature ejaculation is defined as ejaculation occurring sooner than desired by the man or his partner and causing distress to the couple. It is usually caused by sexual inexperience, anxiety, and other psychologic factors instead of disease. It can be treated successfully with topical anesthetics, sex therapy, tricyclic antidepressants, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. (see 7 foods for erectile function)