Some men with an enlarged prostate develop erectile dysfunction (ED) or problems with ejaculation. BPH and ED are separate conditions that are connected. ED usually means that a man is not able to achieve or maintain an erection. Although ED may be caused by a variety of health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, low testosterone levels, or psychological issues, it can also be made worse by BPH.
Link Between BPH and Sexual Problems
Scientists aren’t sure why, but they agree that the worse your BPH symptoms are, the more likely you’ll have sexual issues such as:
Reduced sex drive
Trouble keeping an erection
Less sexual satisfaction
Reduced sex drive
Trouble keeping an erection
Less sexual satisfaction
Symptoms Of An Enlarged Prostate?
The symptoms of an enlarged prostate include:
Frequent urination Strong and sudden urge to urinate
Dribbling at the end of urinating
Inability to urinate (urinary retention)
Inability to empty the bladder Urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control)
Nocturia (needing to urinate two or more times per night)
Pain during urination or bloody urine (these may indicate infection or other serious problem)
Slowed or delayed the start of the urinary stream
Straining to urinate
Thin or weak urine stream
Frequent urination Strong and sudden urge to urinate
Dribbling at the end of urinating
Inability to urinate (urinary retention)
Inability to empty the bladder Urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control)
Nocturia (needing to urinate two or more times per night)
Pain during urination or bloody urine (these may indicate infection or other serious problem)
Slowed or delayed the start of the urinary stream
Straining to urinate
Thin or weak urine stream
Effects Of An Enlarged Prostate
Prostate issues can also cause sexual problems. The extent of any sexual problem varies according to the condition of the prostate. Some common sexual side effects include :
erectile dysfunction (ED)
reduced sexual satisfaction
problems maintaining an erection
decreased libido
erectile dysfunction (ED)
reduced sexual satisfaction
problems maintaining an erection
decreased libido
Home Remedies
.. reducing the intake of alcohol, sweeteners, and fizzy soda
.. avoiding drinking in the evening and before bed
.. checking whether medicines are contributing to symptoms maintaining a healthy weight
.. Exercise – Every person can benefit from regular, moderate exercise. Regular exercise can help improve cardiovascular health and blood flow.
.. avoiding drinking in the evening and before bed
.. checking whether medicines are contributing to symptoms maintaining a healthy weight
.. Exercise – Every person can benefit from regular, moderate exercise. Regular exercise can help improve cardiovascular health and blood flow.
Summary
Several medications, lifestyle changes options are available to help reduce the effects of living with an enlarged prostate. With proper treatment, men can usually maintain a regular sex life.
