What are the various types of sexual dysfunction in men?
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Men may suffer from different types of sexual dysfunction, such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and low libido. Men may also suffer from reduced libido or inhibited ejaculation.
Ayurveda can treat male sexual dysfunction.
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The branch of Ayurveda related to the treatment of sexual dysfunction is termed as Vajikaran Chikitisa. It involves various steps including cleansing of the body through emesis, purgation, and sweating. After cleansing, ayurvedic practitioners recommend herbal preparations based on the type of imbalance between one's doshas, i.e., Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. One may also recommend medicated herbal oil massage, using fragrant herbal pastes on the body, etc.
What is the likely cause of premature ejaculation?
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Premature ejaculation may be caused by a variety of factors. Work-related stress or stress due to marital discord, lack of self -confidence, etc are some of the most commonly encountered factors causing premature ejaculation.
Erectile dysfunction is just a psychological problem.
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Erection dysfunction may be caused by both psychological and physical factors. The primary reason for this problem is an inability to get an erection and maintain it. The secondary reasons for this problem are many. Some of the reasons include low level of testosterone, high blood pressure medicine, using antidepressants, hardening or thickening of blood vessels, stroke, nerve damage due to surgery or diabetes, smoking, alcoholism, etc. There may be psychological causes as well. They may include distress feeling about one s own sexual performance, relationship problems, the feeling of guilt, past sexual trauma, stress, anxiety, etc. Injury to the penis as well as an unhealthy lifestyle like heavy smoking, overeating, and lack of exercise too can contribute to erectile dysfunction.
Sexual dysfunction in men is a_____________________
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Sexual dysfunction is not always a physical problem. It may also have some psychological connotations. Psychological factors may include things like concern about his own sexual prowess, marital discord, depression, stress and anxiety related to work, etc. However, there may be several physical problems giving rise to sexual dysfunction. In fact, when it is a physical problem it calls for a thorough evaluation of the patient to see which system is contributing to the problem.