It is no secret that bad habits do not benefit health, but they do harm. Smoking is mistakenly considered the least dangerous habit, but it is not.
After all, tobacco smoke has a negative effect on absolutely all systems and organs of the human body. And, of course, men's health is deteriorating. How does smoking affect potency in men? This article will answer this question.
The effect of tobacco smoke on blood vessels
Smoking and potency are incompatible things. This is due to damage to the blood circulation, including the genitals.
Oxygen is the most important component of the vital activity of every cell of the human body. Red blood cells are responsible for delivering oxygen.
Thus, during each breath in the lungs, the erythrocytes of the pulmonary circulation are saturated with oxygen molecules.
With the next heartbeat, the saturated red blood cells are sent to the systemic circulation and carry oxygen throughout the body through the arterial bloodstream.
When the blood cells (erythrocytes) give up oxygen, they take carbon dioxide from the cells and return it to the heart with a venous current.
Again, red blood cells are directed to the small (lungs) circulation and are released from the lungs by exhalation of carbon dioxide.
The same process occurs during smoking, but erythrocytes carry molecules of tobacco smoke saturated with harmful substances instead of oxygen:
- Brew;
- acetaldehyde;
- nicotine;
- hydrazine;
- ammonia;
- benzene;
- acetone;
- nitrogen oxides;
- formaldehyde;
- acrolein;
- 2-Nitropropane;
- Hydrogen cyanide and about 4, 700 other toxic chemicals in various proportions.
Nicotine is a substance that causes addiction and the development of smoking addiction.
Tobacco toxins also affect the circulatory system.
Thus, smoking products affect the deposition of cholesterol in the blood vessels, stimulate blood pressure, ie increase the risk of thrombosis.
Smoking severely narrows blood vessels, which reduces blood flow to small blood vessels and capillaries throughout the body.
Such processes affect the whole body and are the cause of the development of such diseases and pathologies:
- Brain (smoking causes headaches, nervousness, insomnia, brain cancer, stroke);
- gastrointestinal tract (digestive disorders, loss of appetite, severe intestinal disorders - diarrhea, gastritis, gastric ulcer);
- Vision (visual impairment, amblyopia (tobacco), cataracts);
- Affects hearing acuity - hearing loss;
- Teeth (yellow plaque, tooth loss, gum disease);
- Yellow nail plates;
- Skin (dark circles under the eyes, gray skin tone, early wrinkles, skin pigmentation);
- Cardiovascular system (hypertension, ischemia, heart attack, severe damage and thinning of the walls of blood vessels, edema, varicose veins, gangrene);
- The combination of smoking and potency manifests itself in pathological processes such as impotence, poor sperm motility. Pathology of pregnancy in women, fetal development, labor activity.
After reviewing this list, you should consider whether smoking is at risk of developing such consequences.
How does smoking affect your potential?
Does smoking affect potency? Impotence in smokers is clearly associated with damage to the blood vessels that supply blood to the penis.
In addition, the process of deterioration of blood vessels is observed even in inexperienced smokers and passive smokers (frequent visits to smoky rooms).
Endocrine pressure also affects men's health. During a toxic attack (smoking), the body goes into emergency mode.
The functions of the endocrine glands are directed to protect the human immune system and other systems. However, the production of testosterone (a secretion produced by the prostate gland) is already deprived of energy and strength.
The potential effect of smoking depends on the duration of smoking and the number of cigarettes smoked, but even one cigarette affects erectile activity and reduces it by 20%. Smoking is often associated with frequent use of alcohol, daily stress.
Temporary impotence can be attributed to nervous work, overwork, but not to smoking. Of course, both stress and alcohol affect a man's strength, but smoking is not the last. Quitting smoking can restore a normal erection over time.
Statistical data
How does smoking affect your potential? According to statistics, out of 120, 000 middle-aged men (28-52 years old) surveyed, they have a temporary or permanent erection problem (impotence). At the same time, only 15% of men (impotent) had intercourse - smoking and potency in men.
Decreased testosterone levels inhibit sexual desire, "libido" is reduced to almost zero. This problem should lead a person to find the cause that harms the potential.
One of the main causes of erectile dysfunction is the effects of smoking. Thus, smoking 1 pack of cigarettes a day causes male weakness in 60% of cases.
Smoking and impotence are directly related. However, in addition to erectile function, reproductive function is also impaired, ie smoking impairs sperm quality. According to statistics, in 75% of experienced smokers, sperm are unable to fertilize a woman's egg.
Treatment of tobacco dependence
The negative impact of smoking on potency in men makes it necessary to take measures to stop smoking and restore erectile function.
A smoker with an effective experience to get rid of nicotine addiction has no will, and withdrawal syndrome manifests itself with a significant deterioration in health.
Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal include:
- increased appetite;
- irritation;
- Inability to concentrate (distraction is distracted by the thought of smoking);
- Anxiety;
- Kefi pis.
Treatment of this addiction should have an integrated approach that combines the elimination of psychological and physical components.
The psychological factor of nicotine dependence is eliminated by hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, reflexology, drugs. Enthusiasm for smoking decreases during treatment.
Reflexology - Acupuncture at active points can boast great popularity and good results.
This method can significantly reduce the level of addiction, as well as eliminate the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Tobacco addiction is considered stronger than alcohol or drugs. 60% of men who smoke need professional help. Only 5% of long-term smokers quit smoking successfully and completely without outside help.
Before proceeding with the choice of treatment, it is necessary to determine the health status of the smoker and the severity of nicotine dependence. The severity of the addiction is determined using some psychological tests, such as the Karl Fagerström (Sweden) questionnaire.
The simplified form of the questionnaire consists of three questions:
- How many cigarettes are smoked per day?
- How long does it take to smoke your first cigarette?
- Do you have a strong desire to smoke or do you have symptoms of smoking?
This information is enough to study the real condition of the person and choose his treatment.
Often, smokers try to forget the smoke break by replacing it with snacks. In this case, you need to monitor the calorie content to avoid gaining weight.
It is recommended to follow a diet according to the principle of individual nutrition - in small portions, but often.
With this cooking method, you can even replace the smoke breaks in time. Mint and lollipop help well, as well as nicotine patch.
The result
By giving up bad habits, including smoking, the body begins to cleanse itself of nicotine after two hours, on the 2nd or 3rd day, sputum and mucus come out of the alveoli, the circulatory system no longer provides oxygen to the body, not burning tobacco. products. Nicotine cravings disappear within a month.
Along with the restoration of the structure of the walls of blood vessels, improves blood circulation to all organs and systems, including the penis, that is, smoking cessation helps to normalize the potential and quality of sperm.
Therefore, it is worth forcing yourself to get out of this addiction and improve the quality of your lifestyle.
According to former smokers, it is difficult, but possible, to quit. If a smoker does not start smoking again within six months, this is enough to completely cleanse the body and gradually restore all functional abilities.