Infertility in men may occur from slightly lower than
normal count of sperm to total absence, known as azoospermia which results
in sterility meaning he cannot father a child but infertility men has the
possibility of fathering a child and that depends on the quality of his
sperm and fertility of his wife. Varicocele is also a common cause of
infertility. Infections such as venereal disease, tuberculosis and even
mumps can cause a problem. The mumps virus can attack the testes causing an
acute infection known as orchitis. Blockage in the Vas Deferens can also
cause infertility but it can be corrected with an operation called
vaso-epididymostomy. Majority of infertile and sterile men have a complete
normal sexual relationship. They only become aware after having their semen
tested and this information may affect him psychology which may result in
the loss of interest in sex and impotency may occur later.
As for
the case of impotence, it should not be confused with
premature ejaculation, loss of libido, or absence of orgasm, because
satisfactory erection is obtained.
Diseases may also contribute towards impotence such as diabetes mellitus
which results in about 25 per cent of all patients suffering from impotence.
Impotence may have psychological causes such as when a man has suddenly
lost his job or lost his love ones, his feeling of failure may lead to temporary impotence . It can
also be caused by disorders of the blood system, nervous system, or brain,
or by hormone deficiency.
The treatment may be made possible with injecting a drug into the
corpus cavernosum of the penis
which affects the smooth muscle tone in the blood vessels, producing an
erection which lasts for about an hour, another way is a prosthesis may be inserted into the penis under anaesthetic.
This may be a semi-rigid rod or an inflatable rod. There are also several
devices available, known as vacuum constriction devices, which are used to
produce an erection. The penis is inserted into the device and the vacuum
draws blood into the corpus cavernosum, causing the penis to become erect.
An elastic ring is placed round the base of the shaft of the penis in order
to maintain the erection.
Besides using the normal western treatment, some do seek
alternative treatment as they do not want others to know they have the
problem. In most cases, they do get treated.
Below are some herbs commonly use to invigorate, tone up
or
assist in treating impotency and
erectile dysfunction
problem.
