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Sex And Blood Pressure
Hypertension is very common among men and women of different ages in society
today. Men and women who suffer from hypertension are susceptible to sexual
dysfunction as a result of their disease and their medications.
Many diuretics and beta blocks (the two most popular blood pressure
medications) have the unfortunate side effect of weakening ones sex drive
and causing erectile problems in men. High blood pressure slows down the
blood supply to the penis causing problems with erections. Studies done in
Italy showed men with untreated high blood pressure have lower levels of
testosterone in their blood. This explains the less active sex lives often
found with these conditions. The hypertensive men had about 12% less
circulating testosterone proving that sexual dysfunction is more common
among men independent of treatment. The studies also demonstrate a
relationship between high blood pressure and lowered testosterone levels may
be partly responsible for the reduced sexual activity in hypertensive men.
On the other hand, it is unclear whether blood levels of testosterone
influence blood pressure control, or whether high blood pressure changes
hormone levels. There may be genes involved in blood pressure control that
also affects testosterone production, according to Italian researchers.
Researchers have begun to understand that high blood pressure affects the
female sexuality as well. The American Journal of Hypertension found that
women with hypertension were significantly more likely to suffer pain during
intercourse. They were more likely to experience decreased vaginal
lubrication and have trouble reaching orgasm. Unfortunately, information on
female sexual dysfunction is scarce.
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