The most common sexual disorders in men are erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorders and inhibited sexual desire. This can be a result of physical or psychological problems. Conditions like diabetes, heart and vascular diseases, neurological disorders, hormonal imbalances, chronic diseases like liver or kidney failure, alcoholism and drug abuse are the main physical causes. Side effects of certain medications also affect the sexual activity in men. Work stress, tension, depression, worry about sexual activities, marital relationship problems etc are a few psychological reasons of male sexual dysfunction.

Ejaculation Disorders:

The various sorts of ejaculation disorders are

1. Premature ejaculation:  Case of ejaculation which occurs before or just after penetration.
2. Retarded ejaculation: Also known as inhibited ejaculation and is when ejaculation is slow to occur.
3. Retrograde ejaculation: This occurs at orgasm, when the ejaculate is pushed back into the bladder preferably through the urethra and then out through the penis.

Often, premature ejaculation, the most common form of sexual dysfunction in men is due to nervousness over how sound he can perform during sex. In many cases, premature and inhibited ejaculation is caused by a lack of attraction for a partner, past traumatic events, and psychological factors. A few drugs, including some antidepressants, may affect ejaculation. Also certain diseases like nerve damage to the spinal cord or back can also adversely affect ejaculation.

Retrograde ejaculation is caused because of the problems with the nerves in the bladder and the bladder neck which help the ejaculate to flow back and into the bladder. It is generally found in diabetes patients who suffer from diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage. Surgeries on the bladder neck or prostate, abdominal operations etc also become a cause for this condition. Apart from that, some medicines especially that are used to treat mood problems can also cause complications with ejaculation. This normally does not require treatment if it does not impair fertility.

Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is the incapability to attain and/or maintain an erection appropriate for intercourse. Another term for it is impotence. Causes of erectile dysfunction include diseases affecting blood flow, like atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries); nerve disorders; psychological factors, like tension, strain, depression, sexual performance anxiety.  Chronic illness, certain medications, injuries to penis and a condition called Peyronie’s disease (scar tissue in the penis) also can bring about erectile dysfunction.

Inhibited sexual desire

Inhibited desire, also called as loss of libido is a decrease in interest in sexual activity. Physical and psychological factors can cause reduced libido. It is also linked with reduced levels of the testosterone hormone. The various psychological problems like anxiety, tension and dejection are all factors accounting to reduced sexual desire. Diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure; some medicines including some antidepressants; and sexual relationship difficulties are the physical reasons of inhibited sexual desire.

Methods of treatment

The various treatment modes of male sexual diseases include the following.

• Medical treatments which implicate treatments of any physical problem that may be cause a man’s sexual dysfunction.
• Hormones treatments: Men with minimal levels of testosterone may get help from hormone injections. The FDA has agreed the use of a testosterone patch to increase the testosterone levels to a normal range. Testosterone replacement pills and implantable pellets are also prevalent.
• Medications like Viagra, may augment sexual function in men by enhancing the blood flow to the penis.
• Psychological therapy with an expert counselor can help a person reduce the feelings of anxiety, worry or guilt that can adversely affect sexual function.
• Mechanical aids like vacuum devices and penile implants can be used as a treatment method for erectile dysfunction.
• Awareness and education: Knowledge about sex, sexual behaviors and reactions may help a man beat his anxieties regarding sexual relationship. Good communication and understanding with your partner about your needs and worries also helps to surmount many sexual disorders.