Symptoms of decreased sexual function in men after 40

For men, after the age of 40, their physical condition gradually goes downhill. If they do not pay attention to good conditioning at this time, their sexual function will gradually decline. For example, it may cause testicular shrinkage and the size of the penis will become smaller. In particular, the curvature of the penis will be larger during erection, which often leads to symptoms of impotence and premature ejaculation. In more serious cases, they may be unable to get an erection.

1. Testicular "shrinkage"

Generally, after the age of 50-60, the interstitial cells of the testicles of men will gradually age and undergo degenerative changes, which will significantly reduce the secretion of testosterone and the volume of the testicles. At this time, the various tissues and organs of the body will gradually age and sexual function will gradually decline.

2. The appearance of the penis has changed

When men reach their forties, the glans penis gradually loses its purple-red color, mainly due to reduced blood circulation. As androgen levels drop, the pubic hair on the penis also becomes thinner and thinner, gradually returning to its pre-pubertal hairless state. In addition, like other parts of the body, the penis epidermis also becomes loose.

Generally speaking, the male penis basically stops developing after puberty. As age increases, the length and thickness of the penis will also change slightly. From 50 to 70 years old, the size of the penis will shrink by 1-3 cm.

4. The penis is more curved

If there are scars on the penis and the scars accumulate unevenly, the penis may become more and more curved. This is called Peyronie's disease, which is more common in middle-aged people. It can cause pain during erection and difficulty in sexual intercourse, so patients should actively seek medical attention.

The most obvious manifestation is the decrease in sexual impulses. After the age of 60, the average number of orgasms per year decreases by 10-50 times compared to the age of 30, depending on the individual. This leads to delayed sexual response, less semen, extreme fatigue after sex, and a greatly extended refractory period (i.e. the time between two consecutive erections and ejaculations).