Natural ways to increase testosterone

September 11, 2007

by Dr.Savitha Suri

Testosterone hormone is produced by testicles in men. It is responsible for development of male sexual characters like physical strength, muscle mass, body shape, body hair, deep voice, sexual function etc. Erectile dysfunction occurs when testosterone level is reduced. But this is not the only cause for erectile dysfunction.

Causes for low testosterone levels:

Age: The testosterone level in blood start reducing as age advances .Usually it starts between 35 to 45 years of age. Irrespective of age the andropause in men sets in as the testosterone level starts dipping.

Injury to testicles: Testicles are prone to injury as they are suspended outside the abdomen. Injury to both testicles can reduce testosterone production

Infection of testicles: If mumps infection during adolescence or early adult hood involves testicles it may affect testosterone production

Cancer treatments: The treatments for cancers like chemotherapy or radiation therapy may temporarily cause reduction of testosterone levels. But some times it may become permanent.

Diseases : Chronic kidney related diseases, Cirrhosis of liver, Sarcoidosis, chronic illness etc can also cause low testosterone levels .

Medications: Corticosteroid medications and medicines used to treat prostate cancer can cause lowered testosterone level.

Apart from the above mentioned reasons alcoholism, stress, insufficient exercise, obesity and a poor diet which is not rich in nutrients can also cause lowered testosterone levels.

Symptoms of lowered testosterone levels

* Erectile dysfunction * Obesity * Osteoporosis * Infertility * Low sexual drive * Fatigue or weakness * Enlarged male breasts * Decreased body hair * Loss of muscle mass * Depression * Loss of concentration. * Mild anemia

Simple natural ways to increase testosterone level

* Increased weight or obesity leads to increased estrogen levels. Increased estrogen lowers testosterone level. Hence try to shed excess fat. Do not fast or skip meals to shred excess fat. Once again poor eating habit reduces testosterone level. Losing 2kgs of weight per month is always ideal. * Do not take a diet which is very high in protein. Reduce carbohydrates, sugar and oil content in daily diet. * Regular eating habit prevents frequent fluctuation of hormonal level. * Exercise regularly. * Perform sex frequently specially in morning. Frequent sex reduces weight and increases testosterone levels. * Eat pea nuts, pea nut butter and olive oil. * Reduce alcohol intake * Relax and try to distress. Yoga and meditation help to reduce stress level.

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Male Impotence

January 4, 2007

by Kent Pinkerton

Male impotence, or erectile dysfunction, is the inability to maintain an erection for a long enough time to have sex. A man who suffers from impotence may be unable to have an erection altogether, be unable to maintain it for more than a short period, or may be able to have an erection sometimes and not at other times. Approximately 10 to 15 million American men suffer from some form of impotence. The good news is that it is easy to
understand and can be treated in all age groups.

To understand impotence, it helps to have a basic understanding of how an erection happens. The penis has a large amount of spongy tissue, through which blood vessels run, and some muscle. When a man is sexually stimulated through touch or mentally, nerve signals trigger a flow of blood from arteries into the spongy tissue in the penis. This tissue becomes engorged,
making the penis erect. When an erection subsides, muscles in the penis contract, effectively squeezing the blood of the spongy tissue through veins. If there is any interference with the nerve signals or blood flow that cause an erection, impotence may result.

In the majority of cases, male impotence has an underlying cause. Diseases like diabetes, alcoholism, and kidney disease may affect both nerve signals and blood flow. Surgery or injuries to the bladder, prostate, and male urethra may cause nerve damage. Cardiovascular disease or other diseases of the blood vessels may interfere with blood flow. Nerve signals may be
altered due to psychological reasons including anxiety and stress.

How does one deal with impotence? Going to a doctor is the first step, because this may help identify an underlying medical condition that should be treated. Exercise may reduce impotence in older men. Other lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking and losing weight may also help.

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Things You Need To Know About Impotence

December 19, 2006

Impotence is omnipresent. Most of the male fraternity experience it at some of their life worldwide. The other name of impotence is erectile dysfunction.which refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to fulfil a proper sexual intercourse. Problems with blood vessels, nerves, or tissues of the penis normally interferes with erection and causes erectile dysfunction.

Causes

Doctors usually assume that in most cases, impotence is psychological in origin, but they’ve now recognized that, at least in case of older men, physical causes may play a primary role in most of the cases. In men over the age of 60, the leading cause of erectile dysfunction is atherosclerosis, or narrowing of the arteries, which can restrict the flow of blood to the penis. Apart from it, damage to the nerves of the penis due to certain types of surgery or neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis can also lead to impotence. Diabetes also increases the chance of ED in Men and make them prone to the disease.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of ED is done by asking some important questions to the patient to find the psychological or physical cause of impotence. The questions are of personal nature and deals with the sexual conduct and performance and the problems associated with it. Men whose impotence occurs only with certain partners or who wake up with erections are more likely to have a psychological cause for their impotence therefore to assess the entire scenario, the man’s sex partner is also interviewed.

Doctor also refer through the medical history of the patient to find out about past pelvic surgery and ailments such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease. The physical examination conducted for diagnosis includes, a genital examination, a measurement of blood flow through the penis, hormone tests, and a glucose test for diabetes for finding the root cause of the disease.

Treatment

Individual counseling is an effective treatment for impotence of psychological origin. In case of physical impotence, the standard treatment for impotence are branded erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra and ED Generic pills such as Kamagra, Silagra and Caverta. Apart from this, Genimplantable penile prosthesis or long-term psychotherapy, vacuum therapy and injection therapy can also be used in this regard.

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