Alternative Impotence Treatments for the Older Gentleman

Erectile dysfunction doesn't have to be a part of getting older. It's true that as you get older, you may need more stimulation (such as stroking and touching) to get an erection. You might also need more time between erections. But there’s no reason why older men should not be able to get an erection and enjoy sex.

Erectile dysfunction is very common. Although it tends to be more common in the over 40-year-old age group, it can affect men of all ages. Studies have shown that:

• 52% of all men between the ages of 40 and 70 have some degree of erectile dysfunction.
• At least one in ten men cannot get an erection at all (referred to as "complete erectile dysfunction").
• The majority of causes of erectile dysfunction are physical in nature.
• There is a strong association between age and ED: 39% of men at the age of 40 and 67% at the age of 70 are affected by minimal, moderate or complete ED.

The most common physical causes of old age erectile dysfunctions are:

• Alcohol, tobacco and drug use
• Fatigue
• Brain or spinal-cord injuries
• Hypogonadism (which leads to lower testosterone levels)
• Liver or kidney failure
• Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson's disease
• Radiation therapy to the testicles
• Stroke
• Some types of prostate or bladder surgery
• High blood pressure
• High blood sugar
• Hardening of the arteries

There is also the possibility that your erectile problems are cause by some medicine you are using. In this case your physician may be able to change your medication.

Psychological issues that can lead to erectile dysfunction:

• Feeling nervous about sex, perhaps because of a bad experience or because of a previous episode of impotence
• Feeling stressed, including stress from work or family situations
• Being troubled by problems in your relationship with your sex partner
• Feeling depressed
• Feeling so self-conscious that you can't enjoy sex
• Thinking that your partner is reacting negatively to you

If you decide to seek therapy, it will probably be most effective if your sex partner is included. Couples can learn new ways to please one another and to show affection. This can reduce anxiety about having erections.

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See also: Male Sexual Health and/or Sex and Seniors.