SEXUAL HEALTH

If you are a man, you may have seen that it began taking more time to accomplish a full erection once you achieved the age of 60-65. Your erection may likewise not be as firm as it was when you were more youthful. It might require greater time to achieve full excitement, climax, and ejaculation.

For women, menopause acquires a decrease the secretion of estrogen, and additionally different hormones essential to sexual health. There may be less lubrication during sex, pain on sexual intercourse, slower sexual arousal, difficulty in achieving orgasm, fewer sexual sensations, fewer orgasms and painful contractions during orgasm.

DIAGNOSIS

While you may feel reluctant about conversing with a doctor about a sexual issue, remember that you are not the only one. Your sexual health is a vital part of your general health and a basic part of your relationship if you have a partner. Remember that sexuality changes with age. It is an ordinary part of aging to make acclimation’s to adjust to these changes.

An honest discussion with a health professional is the initial step toward enhanced sexual health in your later years.

Your health provider will start by getting some information about your sexual issues. Attempt your best to answer the inquiries as plainly and genuinely as you can. Keep in mind that all that you say during the meeting will be held in strict confidentiality. If you are a woman, you will likely be asked whether you have had any from the accompanying problems:

• Pain during sex
• Lack of vaginal lubrication
• Previous negative sexual experiences

You will likewise be requested to list every one of the medicines that you are taking.

Different tests that might be required include:

• Pelvic exam
• Neurological tests
• Lab tests like urine tests and blood tests
• Physical exam

If you are a man and if you may have erectile dysfunction, your healthcare provider should know whether:

• The issue is caused by diminished sexual interest or difficulty in achieving orgasm
• There is an unmistakable change from your past functioning
• The issue began suddenly, or went ahead steadily
• You have an erection while sleeping or when you get up in the morning
• You take medicines
• You have worries that are money related, social, relationships, or living circumstances.
• You have diabetes, heart disease, mental issues, or recent pelvic or stomach procedure
• You use alcohol or tobacco.
• Your hormone levels are normal

TREATMENT

Treatments can be exceptionally simple and successful. The decision of treatment relies upon the basic reason for the issue.

Treatments may include the following:

• Hormone replacement therapy
• Drugs for erectile dysfunction
• Injections for the penis
• Non-Drug Therapies
• Vacuum pumps for penis
• Treatment of diseases
• Vaginal lubricants
• Talk therapy or counseling