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Corona in the bedroom - What are the effects of the virus on sexual function?

There is almost no area in our lives that has not been harmed or affected by the corona plague, including our bedroom.

The corona virus (covid-19) may have a significant effect on sexual function - is it reversible?

How do you cope?

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Prof. Ilan Grinold, in collaboration with zap doctors

Sunday, 05 September 2021, 12:42 Updated: Monday, 20 September 2021, 10:34

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Male sexual dysfunction, or more specifically erectile dysfunction, is affected by a number of known risk factors, including vascular problems and cardiovascular disease, neurological problems - from diabetes to spinal cord injuries and herniated discs, smoking, hormonal status and of course psychological factors. The couple.

In the last year and a half, a new factor has been added to the list of risk factors that we are all well acquainted with - the Covid-19 virus.

Although we are not yet aware of all the long-term effects of the virus, its effect on sexual function can certainly be seen, both physiologically, among men who have been in Corona, and among the general population, affected by the behavioral and psychological consequences of the epidemic.

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Implications of the corona on the mechanism of erectile function

Dealing with the virus has created new behavioral situations for all of us. On the one hand, we have had to spend a considerable part of the last year and a half when we are closed at home and "stuck" with each other, and on the other hand we have adapted new concepts and behaviors such as social distance and isolation. All of these affected the marital relationship and as a result, also the sexual function. In some cases, for example, the forced closeness imposed on us following the closures of the couple came closer, while in other cases the shared time became a pressure cooker that flooded issues and eventually led to distancing. To this can be added the feeling of tension, stress and depression that joined many lives with the onset of the virus, and which also have a clear effect on erectile and sexual function.

Furthermore, coronary heart disease is known to cause a severe inflammatory response in the body, especially in the heart and blood vessels, which can lead to vascular damage and consequent erectile dysfunction, beyond the general physical weakness of patients with the disease, especially those with poor initial physical condition. Develop erectile dysfunction.

The long-term consequences of the disease are still obscure and it may be found in the future that the virus has not spared damage to the erectile mechanism.

How is sexual dysfunction treated?

First, it is important to know and be prepared for the fact that sexual function may be impaired, whether it is due to infection with the disease or due to its behavioral and psychological consequences. In most cases, the condition is treatable and is definitely reversible.

If there is an impairment in erectile function, a doctor should be consulted to find out the causes, not only in favor of treating the problem itself but also because an erectile dysfunction may indicate, as mentioned, worsening of diabetes, cardiovascular problem, abnormal hormonal status and more. Depending on the factors found, the doctor will prescribe appropriate individual treatment. There are medication treatment options, vacuum devices, shock wave therapy, injection treatments and more. In many cases, especially if there are problems in the relationship, it is recommended to seek couple therapy or couple therapy.

It is also important to know that today there is an innovative and unprecedented development - a device for home treatment of erectile dysfunction, based on radio waves.

While taking Viagra improves erection for point-by-point sexual stimulation (starting one hour after taking the pill), the device is treated regularly, two to three times a week, and within a month a erection mechanism can be expected to improve.

The device has recently received approval to be sold in Israel, and the experience of using it is small and only at the beginning, but it seems to be very positive.

The place of the spouse

Even if the sexual dysfunction is not due to problems in the relationship, the relationship is an important factor in dealing with the problem. If the partner has Corona, he or she and the partner must internalize that they cannot expect proper sexual function during the period of the illness and about two months after it, and in any case it is important that both show patience - each towards himself and each other. In addition, it is important to remember that a woman's sexual function can also be disrupted, which can also lead to stress, depression, stress and physical and mental strain following the corona, followed by a decrease in her desire and readiness for sex.

Communication between spouses is the key to dealing with the problem together. The more the couple openly discusses the issue, matches expectations and understands exactly what the situation is and what it requires while maintaining patience, acceptance and inclusion, so they can get through the crisis more correctly, and gradually return - and with appropriate treatment - to a healthy and normal sexual relationship.

Prof. Grinold

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