Morning erection in men - the causes of excitement and its absence, diagnosis and treatment methods

Erection in the morning - a measure of male health

Erection is characterized as a condition in which the flow of blood into the male sexual organ increases, which leads to the filling of cavities of cavernous bodies, structural units of the penis. This is a natural process, during which the member hardens, lengthens, thickens until completely filled with a liquid medium. Seated-cavernous muscles are attached to the base of the penis. When the blood begins to fill the penis, they contract, blocking its outflow from the male sexual organ. In this case, urination is difficult.

A natural continuation of an erection is ejaculation( ejaculation). After this, the muscles of the penis relax, the blood from the organ goes away, which leads to a decrease in the size of the penis and loss of interest in the sexual act. A similar situation is observed if ejaculation has not occurred. After some time after the swelling of the member begins, the ischial-cavernous muscles relax, the blood from the penis leaves, the organ decreases.

Control the erection of the nerves located in the lower parts of the spine. They receive a signal from the brain about the onset or cessation of an erection. Similarly, the influx of blood into the penis can occur without sexual attraction. This was first shown to Brachet in 1839, when he mechanically provoked an erection in a dog, after cutting the spinal cord.

Depending on the causes of erection, it is common to identify several forms of excitation. Among them:

• Reflex. The reason is the stimulation of the genitals. Irritants directly affect the nerve fibers of the genitals, which transmit the signals to the spinal cord. The walls of the vessels relax, which leads to a flow of blood and solidification of the penis. For the onset of reflex excitation, testosterone should be at a certain level. This type of potency is characterized by automaticity, and therefore can occur even in people with spinal trauma, which have paralysis of the legs.
• Psychogenic. It arises because of erotic thoughts or sensory stimulation with visual images, sounds.
• Spontaneous or morning erection. In its origin, consciousness does not participate. In most cases it appears during sleep or immediately after waking up. Such a variety does not depend on age: it is observed in the fetus in the womb and in the boys immediately after birth.

Psychogenic and reflex excitement of the penis is closely interrelated. In a healthy body, the flow of blood to the penis is the answer to erotic thoughts in the absence of touch( psychogenic form).On the other hand, the onset of its development is often activated by mechanical stimulation( a reflex mechanism).Separately from each other these kinds of excitement arise in the presence of health problems, when there is no possibility to satisfy desire, there is no mechanical stimulation.

Do not underestimate the importance of spontaneous erection. When the male sexual organ is at rest, it is almost devoid of arterial blood flow, which is filled during erection. Its lack leads to oxygen starvation of tissues( hypoxia), lack of nutrients, the necessary cells for normal functioning. Morning erection in men solves this problem, and therefore occurs as in children, and in old age and even with impotence.

Causes of morning excitement

The main cause of morning erection in the absence of stimulation from the partner is the need for blood flow to the tissues of the penis. Nevertheless, this is not the only nature of such a state. Scientists agree on the idea that the following factors can provoke morning excitement:

• Crowded bladder or rectum. During the night, the urinary bladder is overflowed with urine, and the intestine - with feces. This creates a mechanical pressure on their walls, which leads to stimulation of the nerve endings that transmit the signal to the spinal cord. In response, he activates the mechanisms that cause a reflex erection.
• Testosterone. The main male sex hormone, which takes an active part in the synthesis of spermatozoa. Its highest concentration is observed in the morning.
• An overflow of seminal vesicles that produce most of the seminal fluid. With ejaculation, their contents pass into the urethra, where it is mixed with the secretion of the prostate and exits outwards. If the sexual intercourse has not been realized, the spermatozoa fall into seminal vesicles, where they are absorbed by spermiophages.
• The minimum ability of the brain to monitor the basic physiological needs of the body during sleep and immediately after awakening.
• The phase of fast sleep. At this time in the brain cells there are various processes that stimulate its activity and lead to hardening of the penis.

The mechanism of appearance of

Morning erection differs in that it is poorly controlled by the brain: after awakening, it takes time to take full control of physiological needs. In addition, the morning comes the phase of fast sleep. At this time a person sees dreams( not necessarily of an erotic nature), under the influence of which involuntary swelling of the penis occurs, the level of androgen hormones increases.

This condition is amplified by overflow of the bladder, intestine or seminal canals. They affect the nerve fibers of the spinal cord, which leads to the excitation of the male sexual organ, filling it with blood, increasing and solidifying. Erection in the morning occurs in both men and boys. This is not promiscuity, but a normal situation, and there is no cause for concern. Morning excitement is a continuation of the night: during the course of sleep, the blood flow to the penis is observed from three to five times.

No morning erection

If an erection in the morning is missing for a long time, one should be alert: the cause of this situation is often physiological or mental problems. This can speak not only of the problems associated with the sexual organs, but also of other systems of the body - the circulatory, endocrine, nervous. For this reason, if not only the morning, but also the potency in general is too long, it is necessary to consult a specialist, find out the cause and start treatment.

Physiological causes of

After fifty years, the number of erections noticeably decreases. At a young age, the cause of weakening potency is often alcohol, smoking, drugs and other bad habits. The sedentary lifestyle negatively affects the speed of blood flow through the vessels, which affects the flow of blood into the penis. A disease can provoke the problem. Among them:

• hypertension( high blood pressure);
• heart failure;
• any vascular disease that results in impaired circulation( eg, atherosclerosis);
• hormonal( endocrine) disorders, including diabetes mellitus;
• unjustified intake of drugs, especially antidepressants, tranquilizers, diuretics;
• chronic prostatitis( inflammation of the prostate gland);
• venereal infections such as syphilis, gonorrhea, genital herpes, etc.;
• of the genitourinary system;
• erectile dysfunction - insufficient filling of the penis with blood, because of which there is a decrease in its density, volume, hardness, because of which it is impossible to perform a sexual act.

Psychological and emotional

The lack of an erection in the morning often indicates psychological problems. It can be:

• Problems with sleep - chronic lack of sleep, loud nocturnal sounds, light in the bedroom.
• Severe depression.
• Regular stress.
• Severe fatigue.
• Experiences that are not necessarily related to sexual life. This may be a lack of money, bad work, a sense of inferiority, a feeling of unrealized life.

What to do if the potency in the morning disappeared

If psychological reasons are responsible for the disappearance of the morning potency, you need to change your point of view on stressful situations. You need to learn to relax, do not forget about charging, rest on weekends, an active way of life. There is a need in a quiet environment, taking care of proper nutrition. It should be abandoned antidepressants and other drugs that provoked the problem. If the cause is alcohol, smoking and drugs, you need to get rid of addiction, otherwise the situation will worsen over time, and the potency will disappear altogether.

The reason for the lack of morning erection may be a bad dream. To get a good night's sleep, you need to turn off the light at night. If the sound quality is prevented by extraneous sounds, soundproof glasses, doors, ear plugs will help. If the cause of bad sleep is in serious thoughts, meditation can help.

If the morning potency is absent due to illness, it is necessary to undergo a screening and to start treatment aimed at eradicating the underlying disease. Therapy may include taking medication, an operation. To restore erectile function, the doctor can recommend drugs aimed at improving blood flow in the body, vitamin-mineral complexes. As for drugs to improve potency, their use must be approached with caution, giving preference to natural remedies, in no case exceeding the recommended dose.

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