Incontinence and erectile dysfunction in men are frustrating and debilitating conditions that can have a tremendous negative impact on one’s quality of life. While the challenges created by their symptoms can be significant and very difficult to deal with, contrary to popular belief, they are not a “normal” part of aging. What’s more, they can be successfully treated using non-invasive and effective treatment strategies.
Oftentimes, erectile dysfunction can overlap with incontinence symptoms, and sometimes these conditions are caused by the same root issue. In this article, we will examine some of the most common causes of incontinence and erectile dysfunction in men, and discuss some of the best treatments for these conditions.
What is incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control, causing accidental leaking of urine. As part of this condition, you may experience minor and occasional leaks of urine. However, losing small to moderate quantities of urine can happen too. This condition can arise from certain daily habits, or from another underlying medical condition. Some of the most common risk factors for urinary incontinence for men include smoking, being overweight, and having a family history of incontinence or conditions that may cause it.
What is erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to have or maintain an erection for long enough to have sexual intercourse. This condition can have many potential causes, including cardiovascular issues, neurological conditions, physical injuries, and mental health conditions. Moreover, erectile dysfunction is also quite common, and is the most common sex-related condition that men report to their healthcare providers.
Risk factors that are most associated with erectile dysfunction include medical conditions such as diabetes, taking certain medications, being overweight, having depression, and physical inactivity.
The role of pelvic floor muscles
The male pelvic floor muscles support the bladder and bowel and also play an important role in sexual function. These muscles are located at the bottom of the pelvis, and they relax during urination and bowel movements, and contract to hold in urine and prevent leaking. When the pelvic floor muscles function as they should, they help prevent the leaking of urine, and they also play an important role in sexual sensation and function.
How can pelvic floor dysfunction cause incontinence and erectile dysfunction?
Weakness or dysfunction of the pelvic floor muscles can cause both incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Specifically, pelvic floor muscles play a very important role in erectile function. Consequently, pelvic floor muscles that are too tight can restrict blood flow into the penis and exert too much pressure on nerves that are responsible for sensation in the penis.
On the other hand, weakened pelvic muscles typically fail to maintain an erection and may interfere with ejaculation. All in all, pelvic muscles that are too tight or too lax are both dysfunctional and can interfere with the processes of erections, orgasms, and ejaculation.
Moreover, pelvic floor dysfunction can result in incontinence in men since the function of muscles, nerves, and supportive structures that control bladder function are functionally impaired. This muscle group plays an essential role in maintaining continence by providing support for the bladder, urethra, and rectum, as well as helping to close the urinary and anal sphincters. As such, when pelvic muscles do not function as well as they should, this can lead to incontinence.
Strengthening pelvic floor muscles with Kegel exercises
Kegel exercises are special exercises designed to strengthen pelvic floor muscles to improve pelvic floor muscle function and alleviate symptoms of incontinence and erectile dysfunction. To perform Kegel exercises correctly, you will first need to find your pelvic floor muscles by tightening the muscles that you would normally use to stop urinating midstream. Once you have located your pelvic floor muscles, tighten them for three seconds, and then relax for three seconds more. To achieve the best results, you should perform a set of 10-15 Kegel exercises three times a day.
Discover the power of the Freedom+ Chair for pelvic muscle strengthening
The Freedom+ Chair is a device that uses functional magnetic stimulation to re-educate and strengthen pelvic floor muscles to improve their function. This innovative and non-invasive treatment uses magnetic fields to contract pelvic floor muscles without any strenuous effort required from you. Importantly, the Freedom+ Chair targets the entire pelvic floor musculature, delivering up to 25,000 muscle contractions during the 30-minute treatment session, helping to treat and prevent conditions such as incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and pelvic pain.
Due to its cutting-edge technology, the Freedom+ Chair can strengthen the pelvic floor muscles more effectively than voluntary Kegel exercises, and individuals can often feel the difference after only a few treatment sessions.
Why choose Aniyah Care for your incontinence and erectile dysfunction treatment?
The symptoms of incontinence and erectile dysfunction can be extremely debilitating and stressful. Furthermore, they are highly treatable and preventable, and do not need to be a “normal” part of your daily life.
At Aniyah Care, we offer non-invasive and highly effective treatment approaches for these conditions, addressing their root causes and helping you improve your overall health. We offer optimal and holistic treatment solutions targeted to your specific symptoms and needs, helping you get back to what matters most in life.
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Take back control and your confidence with our treatments for incontinence and erectile dysfunction and book your appointment with us today. You can also contact us by filling out our contact form, calling us at (905) 487-4411 (toll-free) or sending an email to info@aniyahcare.com.
