A Brief Talk About Placenta and Antihypertensive Drugs: The Culprits of Erectile Dysfunction
If you are over forty years old and frequently experience erectile dysfunction, it is important not to hide this issue because it may indicate underlying cardiovascular diseases. Experts suggest that individuals over 40 who experience sexual dysfunction should promptly undergo cardiac function tests such as an electrocardiogram.
The most commonly mentioned symptoms of cardiovascular disease include dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain, but few people realize that sexual dysfunction is also a common symptom. Patients with potential cardiovascular diseases often suffer from insufficient blood supply to the penile tissue due to reduced vascular tension or vascular wall degeneration, leading to erectile dysfunction. Especially in men over 40, they are more likely to have other conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
After ruling out sexual dysfunction caused by diet, lifestyle habits, and marital relationships, it is best to seek help from specialized doctors, such as undergoing a cardiac stress test or 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, to assess the activity level required for sexual intercourse and evaluate the heart's tolerance. Deputy Chief Physician Zhang Yanyan introduced a simple testing method: if climbing two flights of stairs leaves you breathless, then engaging in sexual activity might be unsafe.
Psychological factors play a significant role in why cardiovascular patients become sufferers of erectile dysfunction (ED). For patients, the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease itself is a psychological burden, causing mental suppression and tension, which not only affects treatment outcomes but also increases the incidence of sexual dysfunction. People tend to associate hypertension with heart attacks and sudden death, and this fear leads to depression and constant anxiety. When patients worry during sexual activity, how can their sexual responses and functions remain unaffected?
The diagnosis of cardiovascular disease imposes immense psychological pressure on sexual partners, which in turn affects the patient. A spouse of a hypertensive patient said: "I dare not let him get too excited, always worrying about a heart attack." The partner's overly cautious attitude adds another layer of burden on the patient.
Antihypertensive Drugs: Culprits of ED
During the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, some patients may indirectly raise questions about the impact of medication on sexual function, and their concerns are valid because certain antihypertensive drugs indeed affect sexual function.
Careful patients may notice that before taking medication, although their sexual quality was not high, after taking the doctor-prescribed drugs, their sexual quality significantly declined, making them feel even more powerless. This is because many antihypertensive drugs negatively impact sexual function, such as spironolactone, propranolol, methyldopa, etc., leading to erectile dysfunction and sometimes preventing sexual activity altogether. If you have higher quality-of-life requirements, it is advisable to consult thoroughly before taking medication and have the doctor regularly adjust your prescription to minimize adverse effects.
Nitroglycerin Should Not Be Taken With Viagra
Cardiovascular patients do not need to excessively avoid sexual activity; coronary heart disease is not a no-go zone for sex. On the basis of reasonable medication use, adequate rest, and stable condition, appropriate sexual activity can be arranged. However, sexual activity should not be too frequent, too long, or too strenuous.
Sexual activity can be performed in a semi-sitting or sitting position to reduce left ventricular expansion and prevent angina pectoris. It is best to keep emergency medications like nitroglycerin ready by the bedside. Note that some patients take nitroglycerin half an hour before sexual intercourse to avoid accidents, but under no circumstances should they take vasodilators like sildenafil (commonly known as Viagra) at the same time to pursue sexual climax, as combining these two drugs accelerates congestion and can lead to accidents.
Placenta has a very long history in China. According to historical records, as early as the Qin Dynasty during Emperor Qin Shi Huang's era, placenta was used as a royal health supplement. Qin Shi Huang's use of placenta was consistent with his pursuit of immortality. In folk usage, human placenta is mainly associated with "tonifying deficiency, infertility, and improving male sexual function."
So, how does placenta enhance sexual function? According to traditional Chinese medical classics such as "Compendium of Materia Medica," "Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica," and "Modern Chinese Medical Dictionary," placenta (Zi He Che) has the efficacy of "greatly tonifying vital energy, supporting the body’s normal functions, replenishing the kidneys and strengthening yang, nourishing blood and replenishing essence, calming the spirit, and invigorating the spleen."
Modern pharmacological studies have found that placenta is rich in various amino acids and contains abundant proteins such as albumin, globulin, macroglobulin, and multiple placental globulin antibodies. It also contains various active substances essential for human physiology and more than 55 enzymes necessary for physiological functions, such as hyaluronidase and protein synthesis enzymes, which play a crucial role in maintaining normal endocrine function. Its significance lies in ensuring the body remains healthy, keeping various bodily functions robust, effectively improving organ dysfunction, delaying physiological decline, and ensuring and extending youthful vitality. Based on pharmacological research results, placenta is highly effective in treating sexual dysfunction and low sexual function, explaining why placenta is widely used in clinical practice to effectively treat erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, sexual dysfunction, and male infertility.
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