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Most mammalian chromosomes dictate their sex-identity with X and Y chromosomes. XX is female, XY is male, including in humans. However, in nearly six species of moles, XX females have been found with a hybrid of ovaries and testes known as ovotestes.

The testes arent fully functional. They cannot produce any sperm but they can release very high levels of testosterone (male-associated hormone). As a result, these moles become excellent diggers which helps them with their underground life.

The puzzle for scientists is how these male reproductive tissues are being formed in female moles even without the Y-chromosome. The answer is probably to look at the regions which control the genes instead of the genes themselves. The study was published in journal Science.

The female Iberian mole can be considered as intersex, as it has both male and female reproductive tissue. However, she develops a vagina only during the mating season and has functional female organs.

With most animals, males fertilize the egg produced by a female. However, 1% of humans can be born intersex. Other species like snails, earthworms, slugs etc can be hermaphrodite i.e. fully developed male and female reproductive parts.

The mole, however, feels different from them all, she has a male-looking external genital with a clitoris that looks like a penis. And for the most part of her life, the vaginal canal has no opening. While the testosterone production low in mating season, it can be higher than XY males for the rest of the year in these intersex moles.

At a certain point, sexual development usually progresses in one direction or another, male or female, explained Daro Lupiez, Geneticist at Max Planck Institute. However, they want to study how the evolution of these animals modulates sexual behaviour. The team theorizes that the ovotestes suggest some other gene must be active in the females, one that is not found on Y chromosome. The gene responsible for producing male hormones is CYP17A1.

They observed that it was present three times in the female moles genome instead of one. The triplication appends additional regulatory sequences to the gene which ultimately leads to an increased production of male sex hormones in the ovotestes of female moles, especially more testosterone, explained Francisca Martinez. She is the lead author of the study from the Institute for Medical Genetics and Human Genetics in Berlin.

Studies like these are important to normalise the existence of intersex individuals, even in humans, who are generally pathologized.

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You might need to consult a doctor to know about your actual sperm count.

A low sperm count can be a source of frustration for any couple that is attempting to build a family.

In many cases, a low sperm count can be addressed by dietary changes, adjustments and sexual practices and even changes in underwear.

A low sperm count is not related to sexual anxiety or poor performance.

It only relates to the volume and quality of sperm that the man produces - but how do you know your sperm count without tests? If you suspect you have a low sperm count you'll need to consult a doctor.

We have listed a few signs which indicate that you have a low sperm count.

1. Hormonal issues

Hormonal imbalances could also be the reason behind a low sperm count. In some men, this manifests as a lack of facial hair.

Obesity could cause a dip in testosterone levels, while very low body weight can disturb hormonal balance in the long run.

2. Deep voice

Some studies claim that men who have deep voices tend to have higher chances of having low sperm count.

Generally, women are attracted to men who have a deep, manly voice. Such voices may indicate good testosterone levels, but a voice which is too deep could indicate low sperm count too.

3. Muscles

Men who are unable to develop muscle may also have higher chances of suffering low sperm count.

Too much muscle fat can transform into estrogen and when estrogen levels rise, your sperm count may be affected.

4. Extreme fatigue

If you feel tired and lack the energy levels or the zeal to even get up and do something, it could be one sign that your testosterone levels are low.

5. Swelling

Other signs of low sperm count are swelling and pain in the testicles. When the veins swell in the testicles the sperm count may dip.

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Pennington Biomedical Research Center is looking for a few good men. Specifically, 18 to 35 year olds who dont mind lots of exercise, limited sleep and not enough food.

For those who do the work, a hefty $7,500 paycheck is waiting.

Called Optimizing Performance for Soldiers 2, the study seeks to solve a problem soldiers can face in combat, where long days and hard work have them burning through more calories than they take in. The study is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense.

These three things combined for a long period of time will cause them to lose weight, lose muscle mass and decrease performance, said Jennifer Rood, principal investigator for OPS 2. Were looking at how can we maintain or improve performance in those war fighters.

As the study title indicates, this is Penningtons second attempt at this issue. OPS 1 was four years ago. Like the current study, it targeted men ages 18 to 35 and created a program designed to mimic combat conditions. For 21 days of the 50-day study, participants exercised during most waking hours and were provided food but not as many calories as they were burning.

Under those conditions, men lose weight, and their testosterone levels also drops, which affects them both physically and cognitively, said Rood, Penningtons associate executive director of cores and resources. That diminishes their effectiveness in combat.

The first study sought to show whether weekly testosterone injections would maintain normal testosterone levels and minimize muscle loss and fatigue and improve performance. It did: All participants lost the same amount of fat, but those receiving testosterone actually gained lean muscle and lost less weight.

However, there were two problems. Weekly injections arent practical in many combat situations. Also, they decided the study wasnt grueling enough.

The first one, I thought it was a vacation with exercise, said Gus Britton, 27. It wasnt that hard.

Pennington thinks its solved that problem. Instead of giving participants eight hours of sleep during their 20 nights at the center, it will be a mixture of what Rood calls high-stress days (four hours of sleep) and low-stress days (eight hours of sleep). Britton noticed.

The second, we were waking at 4 a.m. doing 14 hours of cardio every day in some fashion, said Britton, whohas completed OPS II.Wed go on morning pack walks every day, come back, eat breakfast, go to the gym before the suns even up, work out until the next meal, go back and forth to the gym three or four times a day.

The participants arent just wearing out the treadmill. They do a variety of activities like hikes with 70-pound packs, shoveling sand, carrying water buckets, pulling weighted sleds throughout the day.

The food, however, is limited. On low-stress days, they get 1,000 fewer calories than theyre expending. On high-stress days, its 3,000 fewer calories.

You always feel hungry before the next meal, Britton said. At no point were we getting to the next meal going, No, Im good. Youre always wanting more.

Paradoxically, that isnt always the case in combat, when fatigue overcomes hunger, project manager Melissa Harris said. Soldiers will open their MREs and eat only what they like, throwing away the rest, she said. The OPS II rations take that into account.

The one stress the study cant account for is the fear of death, wounds or capture.

Were trying to simulate exactly what happens if theyre in the field or if theyre on a training mission, Rood said. We can only do so much. On the first study, we didnt do the sleep deprivation, and we didnt see as robust a result as we expected. We know thats one thing we can control for. We can keep them active for a longer period of time.

Each participant receives a single injection when the 21-day on-site phase begins. Half receive testosterone, the rest a placebo. No one directly involved with the study the participants, the nurses giving the injections, Rood or her staff knows who is getting which, and they wont until the study is over and the analysis phase begins.

Pennington continues to recruit participants for OPS 2. Candidates must be males age 18-35, be physically active, be willing to live at Pennington for 21 consecutive days and be willing to refrain from alcohol, smoking, e-cigarettes or use of any nicotine product, caffeine and dietary supplement throughout the entire study period. Participants receive $7,500 for completing the study. More information on OPS 2 is available at pbrc.edu/clinical-trials.

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LGBTQ+ peoples around the world are still persecuted. The Human Dignity Trust states that there are still 72 countries that criminalize LGBT people, and over half of these countries are in the Commonwealth. In 11 of these countries, being LGBTQ+ is still punishable by death. In developed countries like Canada, while a lot of progress has been made, homophobia is still reflected in many government and private sector policies and in society.

LGBTQ+ people are also not explicitly mentioned in any of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Lesbains and Transgender women fall under Goal 5, Gender Equality, but it does not address the homophobia and transphobia that they face. Goal 10, Reducing Inequalities addresses the unequal distribution of wealth around the world. Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status, does not list sexuality. As such, LGBTQ+ peoples are not the focus of many international development programs and often neglected in sport for development and peace projects.

How can sport address these problems?

Sport has an important role to play in advocacy and changing the narrative on LGBTQ+ discrimination around the world.

Hosting committees can ensure that sport is inclusive for all athletes by taking action during large sporting events. Hosting Pride Houses at the Olympic Games and other multi-sport events is an important step for advocating for LGBTQ+ peoples. Inclusion should not, and does not, end at a Pride House. Other events during sporting events can and should take place. Putting the statements like below from the 2019 Winter Canada Games around facilities and in athlete villages puts it upfront that this is a place for everyone.

Sport organisations can also take steps by allowing transgender and intersex people to compete in the gender with which they indetify. The Canada Games Council adopted their Gender Inclusion policy in advance of the 2019 Winter Games in Red Deer. There have been positive developments at the international level - at the International Olympic Committee, in 2015 they approved the policy that transgender people do not have to have gender reasignment surgery; however athletes are still required to show that their testosterone levels are below 10 nmol/L for at least 12 months prior to her first competition.

Recently we have seen in the news the story of Caster Semenya as she continues her struggles against discriminatory policies in sport. Just last month, she lost her legal battle to overturn IAAFs testosterone regulations that keeps her from competing in races over 400m unless she agrees to lower her testosterone level through medication or surgery.

In many sports for development programs, sport is identified as an important tool for empowerment. Sports help build confidence and build connections with the community. If we can use sport to help youth development around the world, and show that LGBTQ+ peoples are not so different than ourselves, we can help change the mindsets and the negative societal conceptions about LGBTQ+ peoples. We can use sport to help building confidence for LGBTQ+ youth.

LGBTQ+ peoples are also affected by poverty, and health issues (among other development challenges) just like anyone else can be. International development needs to be geared towards fighting homophobia so that LGBTQ+ peoples can get lifted out of poverty and get the health care that they need. Sometimes the needs of this community are different and need to be taken into consideration when developing programming. Sports are a versatile tool that can be implemented and help these people.

Sport can also be a platform for advocating for LGBTQ+ peoples. At the Commonwealth Games in 2018, British Diver Tom Daley used his gold medal win to call on 37 Commonwealth countries to decriminalize homosexuality. Before Sochi 2014, the Canadian Olympic Committee launched its One Team program. This program was partly to highlight Russias anti-gay propganda laws that came into affect before the Olympics. This program focuses on promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools and sport throughout the country. Sport organisations and athletes can use their resources to make change.

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Men with deeper voices are less committed in relationships and more likely to cheat, according to new research.

The findings from Southwest University in Chongqing, China, conducted experiments with 116 men and 145 women.

Participants - with an average age of 20 - had the pitch of their voices measured and were asked questions about their attitudes to monogamy and commitment.

Researchers said: "Our findings demonstrated that masculine men are more likely to engage in infidelity and commit less to their romantic relationships compared with feminine men."

But the results, published in the Personality and Individual Differences journal, found no link when applying the same to women.

Researchers have suggested increased testosterone may be a factor - with significantly more women finding men with deep voices attractive.

They wrote: "Testosterone and the characteristics dependent on testosterone can be reliable indicators of quality-dependent conditions or behaviourstherefore, men with higher testosterone levels, and hence lower voices, may have more infidelity behaviours or less commitment to their romantic relationship.

The academics added: "Furthermore, from the point of view of evolutionary psychology, men with masculine voices may enhance their status among other men or their attractiveness to women... thereby increasing their chances of obtaining more or higher-quality partners."

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A new study has revealed that men who contracted Covid-19 have their testosterone levels lowered by 30 per cent, on average.

Even two thirds of men who showed no symptoms reported a loss of libido.

Researchers in Turkey analysed levels of sex hormone in 232 men who were hospitalised after they tested positive for Covid-19.

What is hypogonadism?

More than half (51 per cent) of the men had developed a condition called hypogonadism, meaning their bodies did not produce enough testosterone.

On average participants levels were drained by 30 per cent post-infection, to borderline unhealthy levels.

Academics from the University of Mersin who ran the study claim there is a direct correlation between severe illness and lower testosterone levels.

Lead author, Professor Selahittin ayan (a urologist at the university) said, In our study, the mean total testosterone decreased, as the severity of the Covid-19 increased.

The mean total testosterone level was significantly lower in the ICU group than in the asymptomatic group.

In addition, the mean total testosterone level was significantly lower in the ICU group than in the standard care group.

Why do men need testosterone?

Testosterone is key to the development of sex organs and muscle growth. The hormone also helps regulate the bodys immune responses, including fighting off viral infections.

Low levels have been linked to an increased risk of dying from the flu, as well as inflammation, heart disease and high blood pressure.

A healthy level of testosterone is usually considered to be above 300 nanograms per decilitre (ng/dl).

Results in the study showed that patients saw their levels drop by a third, on average, from 458 ng/dl to 315 ng/dl.

Professor ayan describes the uses of the hormone saying, Testosterone is associated with the immune system of respiratory organs, and low levels of testosterone might increase the risk of respiratory infections.

Low testosterone is also associated with infection-related hospitalisation and all-cause mortality in male in ICU patients, so testosterone treatment may also have benefits beyond improving outcomes for Covid-19.

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Name: Deep-voiced men.

Age: 18 and up.

Appearance: Inherently untrustworthy.

Why are deep-voiced men untrustworthy? Because they are going to cheat on you, honey.

This seems like a horrible generalisation. Yes, but it is a generalisation backed up by science, so it counts.

Really? A study conducted by Southwest University in China proved it. Several heterosexual, non-smoking men were asked to read a list of words. These words were analysed for frequency and pitch.

And? Then the men were asked to take a psychological test to determine their attitudes to infidelity and relationships. And guess what?

What? The men with deeper voices were found to be less committed to romantic relationships and more likely to cheat.

How terrible. Apparently, it has to do with testosterone levels. Generally speaking, men with lower voices have more testosterone than men with squeakier voices. The researchers said: Testosterone and the characteristics dependent on testosterone can be reliable indicators of quality-dependent conditions or behaviours.

What does that mean? It means men with deep voices are all scoundrels.

But deep voices are so sexy. See? You are part of the problem. Women find men with deep voices sexy, because deep voices are associated with high testosterone, which suggests the men will produce healthy children.

Right. But this means that, if you are a deep-voiced man, women are throwing themselves at you all the time because they want some of those healthy babies. And if women are throwing themselves at you around the clock, you are eventually going to cave in to temptation.

Wow. Are you really blaming women for men being unfaithful? No, I hate deep-voiced men as much as the next guy.

Oh dear. Do you have a squeaky voice? Just because I dont sound like Barry White with laryngitis, it doesnt mean my voice is squeaky. In fact, it means I am actually a pretty good catch.

Because you sound like Alvin and the Chipmunks when you talk? Exactly. Although you might initially mistake my voice for an unoiled catflap, Im biologically preordained to remain faithful.

Surely the human race has evolved beyond such superficial pitfalls. Oh, you think a woman would prefer a man who cooks dinner, changes nappies and shares the emotional labour of a household?

Yes. They might. But, evolutionarily speaking, they would much prefer it if a man did all that while not sounding like a hapless bystander at a helium-factory explosion.

Do say: Men with deep voices are more likely to cheat.

Dont say: Ladies, your new dream man is Mickey Mouse.

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We all have a good high-level understanding of what eating habits to keep and what lifestyle to follow to maintain a healthy body and keep testosterone high.

But are you also aware of the foods that kill testosterone or might lower T-levels in your body?

Some of these foods do have other desired nutrients which the body needs for healthy functioning. But they can also be counterproductive from a testosterone perspective.

Testosterone is one of the major sex hormones in the body. Although men produce more testosterone, it is an important hormone for women as well.

Here is the list of the testosterone killing foods :

A study published inGerman Medical Journal, points that soy are structurally and functionally analogous to the estrogens. But concludes that more research is needed to make a final verdict.

However, another related study showed that breast tenderness and estrogen concentrations returned to normal after a man stopped using soy.

Phytoestrogens, which are abundantly found in soy may affect the bodys testosterone level by increasing the estrogen in the male body.However, a deep study is still required to take the final call.

Also called Edamame, these are most commonly used as ingredients in a variety of regular food we eat.

High levels of soy in a womans body can decrease sex hormones and disrupther ovarian function,said a study in the Journal of Nutrition. It eas noted that about half a serving of soy per day was enough to slash sperm count by 40 percent in healthy males, the Harvard School of Public Health found.

Dietary Estrogen which is the dominant female sex hormone is abundantly found in dairy and other related products.

Studies have shown that men who consume more milk and dairy products have higher levels of estradiol which is another female hormone. This can lower the bodys production of testosterone the primary male sex hormone with the effect of raising voice pitches, increasing male breasts and erectile dysfunction.

Over 80 percent of commercial milk originates from pregnant cows: a time when their estrogen levels are markedly high. With years of genetic tampering, cows and buffaloes now give milk throughout their pregnancy, which only does more harm then good.

Alcohol negatively impacts every aspect of the body including hormones.

The three glands that produce testosterone are :

Alcohol can disrupt testosterone production by interfering with all three glands.

Mint is very popular as a soothing tea and refreshing evening drink with plethora of recipies that mention it as a vital ingredient.

However, a review posted to BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicinenoted that there is some high-quality evidence showing that mint lowers testosterone levels in women with PCOS.

However, there is not enough high-quality evidence surrounding the effect of the herb in general or specifically to males and their testosterone levels.

This one is most widely understood towards killing testosterone level. All the processed food contains Trans fats which has been directly linked to anincreased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and inflammation.

Additionally, some studies have found that regularly consuming trans fats from sources like processed foods could decrease testosterone levels.

For example, one study in 209 men showed that those who consumed the highest amounts of trans fats had 15% lower levels of testosterone than those with the lowest intake.

Extracts of licorice root are widely used in many countries as flavoring agents, breath fresheners, or candy. The active component of licorice is glycyrrhizic acid, which is hydrolyzed in vivo to glycyrrhetinic acid.

Glycyrrhizic acid interrupts the conversion of a testosterone precursor into the male hormone.

A key differentiation is to understand that this applies to licorice root rather than licorice candy, which often doesnt contain any licorice root.

Flaxseeds are the in thing nowadays where every dietary expert from amateur to professional is sprinkling flaxseeds on almost all their meals.

Even though they are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, there has been a link with flaxseedscontributing to killing testosterone.

Butmore large-scale studies are needed to further evaluate the effects of flaxseed on testosterone levels.

As per thepesticide data program, a human body is exposed to a dozen different varieties of pesticides through food and packaging. Most of these are endocrine disruptors, meaning they impact our male.female hormones.

One of the most estrogenic is 4-hexyl resorcinol, which is applied to shrimp to prevent them from discoloration. Other seafood with high pesticide loads: tilapia, eel, and farmed salmon.

Sugar is everywhere and bound to enter your system even if you are not adding spoon full in your tea or coffee.

Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospitalhave found that glucose ingestion was associated with a significant decrease in the male hormone testosterone.

The study, published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology, shows that 75g of sugar intake causes a 25 per cent drop in testosterone levels for up to two hours after consumption.

Making an effort to mindful stay away from sugar could be just what doctors will prescribe for your testosterone.

Canned food is notoriously high in sodium and can lead to erratic blood pressure. Additionally, it also affects the normal blood flow to various body parts, including genitals.

Stick with fresh food which is home cooked and mindfully garnished.

The main culprit here is Bisphenol A, commonly referred to as BPA which is a chemical component found in most plastic food containers and cans.

A study in the journalFertility & Sterilityfound a direct relation between urinary BPA concentration in men and lower total sperm count, concentration and vitality.

Women with the highest BPA levels in the body saw a reduction in the number of eggs that matured, according to a study out of Harvard School of Public Health.

Honestly, beets are one of the best food out there which are just loaded with nutrients.

However, like any root food, it also contains estrogen enhancing compounds which can cause further testosterone depletion if there is already a depletion.

So choose your quantity wisely.

It has been reported several times that having coffee can lead to anxiety in individuals causing them to feel jittery. This not being a common occurrence, but it has led to erratic libido patterns in males.

So know your body and choose coffee wisely.

Certain medications like Antidepressants and Adderall can interrupt how your body produces and manages hormones like serotonin, epinephrine, and dopamine, which all influence your sex drive.

As such medications are vital to treating individuals, make sure you are consuming just the right dosage and not going overboard.

Also, speak to your physician and explorealternatives like mulitmodal therapies and life style changes that can decrease the reliance on these testosterone killing influencers.

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Erectile dysfunctions are more common than most men believe, and while they can always leave someone in an embarrassing position at an awkward time, the reasons can be benign as well. Unfortunately, not every case of unexpected ED is harmless or temporary. As we look through the common reasons behind erectile dysfunctions, it will uncover both relatively harmless, as well as a few potentially fatal conditions that can be responsible for impotence in men.

The primary action behind impotence can be identified as a lack of blood supply to the penis, which is universal in nature. The causes that can be responsible for the lack of sufficient blood supply are plenty, but the action is always the same, irrespective of the reason. This is directly related to conditions of the heart and the arteries, as it is the heart that pumps blood through arteries and sends them to the extremities via veins and blood vessels.

As a result, any heart condition or vascular condition that can constrict or slow down the flow of blood could at times be responsible for impotence. Common cardiac and arterial health issues that have been proven to cause erectile dysfunction are as follows:

As we age, we lose muscle mass and sexual potency, but the rate of loss is not equal or even similar in all men. Aside from genetics, there are also additional factors that contribute to lowered testosterone in men as young as 30. To know whether or not lowered testosterone levels are responsible for your ED, check the low T symptoms identified by Manual. If you can relate to the symptoms, then rest assured that low T is not just one of the most common causes of impotence, but it is also very treatable with appropriate steps and meds.

Consult with experts to know what sildenafil can do for you and how it should be administered to help you overcome your ED, alongside all the other associated symptoms. Testosterone is the prime male hormone, and in order for a mans body and mind to function in the way that it should, there needs to be a sufficient natural production of it. In case that cannot be achieved, external testosterone therapy might be essential for preventing impotence, hair fall, depression and several other similar symptoms.

Diabetes is a direct and acute cause for erectile dysfunction and that applies to men with both Type I and Type II diabetes. However, men suffering from Type II diabetes experience ED far more often than men with Type I diabetes. Potentially, the damage can be permanent for men with diabetes if they do not act in time to control the disease itself.

Unlike most of the other causes mentioned so far, diabetic men who did not or could not treat their condition from an early stage are likely to experience permanent nerve and blood vessel damage, leading to perpetual impotence. On the other hand, if their blood sugar is kept under control from an early stage with changes in lifestyle and medication, it is possible for men with diabetes to lead a healthy and sexually satisfying life. If you are experiencing frequent episodes of ED, it is probably a good idea to get checked for diabetes. The urgency of the situation will gain more severity in case the patient also has one or more diabetic parent/parents.

Depression is often defined as a purely psychological cause for erectile dysfunction, but it is medically incorrect to use the classification universally. Temporary depression from a genuine cause such as the death of a close family member is mostly psychological in nature. In most cases, men get over temporary and acute depression on their own, or perhaps just by talking about the cause with someone close, or even a professional. However, the same cannot be said about clinical depression, where the brain becomes incapable of producing sufficient levels of dopamine and serotonin.

Unfortunately for those suffering from clinical depression, antidepressants are often found to be directly responsible for causing impotence in men. Since this is a unique scenario where both the disease and the cure can individually and simultaneously cause erectile dysfunctions, its a very tricky situation to deal with. If clinical depression is indeed affecting you and you have been prescribed antidepressants for managing the chemical imbalance, countering the entire scenario would require a combined effort from you, your psychiatrist and your partner. The idea should be to find alternatives to SSRIs and use break periods to help lessen the pharmaceutical and psychophysical causes of impotence as best as possible.

There are two different types of stress, although they often fuel each other, making it difficult to separate one from the other. Physical stress is a result of strenuous physical activities and mental stress is a result of worry, mental trauma, anxiety, depression and the like. As mentioned, one can often be a reason for bringing about the other, but they need not always be mutually inclusive either. Both physical and mental stress is directly linked to erectile dysfunctions though.

If the body is worked to a point of extreme tiredness, it simply may not have enough physical and/or mental energy to power and hold an erection. On the other hand, mental stress creates a distraction for the brain in a negative manner, which keeps it from acting in the way that it should in presence of sexual stimuli. ED caused by physical stress can be easily recovered from with a proper diet and restful sleep, unless it has been going on for a significant while at a stretch.

When the body is being stressed continuously without the sufficient rest and nutrition it needs, that will lead to mental stress accumulation as well. When left unaddressed for a long enough period, the impotence from such cases can take a long time to heal, if at all possible. Mental stress has the same effect and it can disrupt sleep, which is absolutely crucial for the body to recover and be productive during sexual activities. In fact, both physical and mental stress can lead to low testosterone levels, which would then require professional help, as mentioned previously.

Only a doctor with the necessary expertise (endocrinologist or urologist) and experience can help patients uncover the real reason/reasons behind their ED episodes. Even if you believe that you are aware of the cause and it isnt anything to worry about too much, get yourself checked. On the other hand, if it happens only in very rare circumstances, chances are that you have nothing to worry about. Keep an eye on the frequency though, and consult a doctor immediately if the ED episodes seem to be increasing in their occurrence. Not only is that necessary to maintain healthy conjugal relationships, but medical investigations may also reveal one of the more serious causes that we already discussed.

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