Does hypertension affect sexual function

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My husband has high blood pressure. Now he is controlled by diet and drugs. He has been well controlled, and he keeps exercising every day. But these days, because he has to socialize and drink a lot of wine, his blood pressure rises again. I also find that he has problems with his sexual function. Today, let me share with you the impact of hypertension on sexual function.

Does hypertension affect sexual function

First: hypertension has a certain impact on sexual function. Because penile erection is also vascular congestion, hypertension is the problem of blood vessels, the impact of medication on sexual function is also great. There are many reasons for the decrease of sex life. Taking antihypertensive drugs may be one of the reasons. In addition, it has something to do with your mood and age.

Second, sexual dysfunction is more common in patients with hypertension. It may be the local manifestation of hypertensive vascular disease and vascular endothelial damage, which is closely related to age and psychological factors, and seriously affects the quality of sexual life of male patients.

Third: Although many antihypertensive drugs affect libido, it is not certain that it is the reason for taking antihypertensive drugs. One of the most commonly used diuretics in the treatment of hypertension is thiazide diuretics, mainly including hydrochlorothiazide. Spironolactone, also known as spironolactone, has anti androgen effect and inhibits androgen biosynthesis.

matters needing attention

The harm of high blood pressure is still great. It's better to know your blood pressure every day, check it regularly, and make records to observe the dynamic changes of blood pressure at any time. If you have a history of high blood pressure or diabetes in your family, you should pay more attention to prevention.