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Ghana Trends Blog of Sunday, 15 January 2023

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Effects of Sex on people with high blood pressure

Many times, high blood pressure has no visible symptoms or indicators. How it will affect your sexual life, though, might be evident.

Although having s£x is unlikely to immediately endanger your health, such as by causing a heart attack, it can nevertheless affect how much you enjoy s£x generally if you have high blood pressure.

If you're open and honest with your doctor about any worries you have and work closely with him or her, you can obtain treatment for high blood pressure and still lead a fulfilling s£xual life.

According to the Mayo Clinic, there is a connection between male s£x dysfunction and high blood pressure.

There is currently no conclusive evidence linking lower sex satisfaction in women to high blood pressure.

The lining of the blood vessels is gradually harmed by excessively high blood pressure. Furthermore, it triggers atherosclerosis, which stiffens and narrows the arteries, decreasing blood flow. Thus, less blood enters the male reproductive system.

Due to the reduced blood flow, some men may have trouble getting and keeping erections. This issue is referred to as erectile dysfunction.

Erectile dysfunction can be stressful, even on a single occasion. Men may avoid s£xual contact out of fear that it will happen again, which could harm their relationships with their spouses.

Additionally, having high blood pressure may inhibit the release of sperm and decrease s£xual desire. Similar outcomes could be seen with some blood pressure medicines.

High blood pressure may have some effect on female s£x dysfunction, but how much is unknown. The health of women's reproductive systems may, however, be impacted by high blood pressure.

Nitric oxide, a substance that promotes smooth muscle relaxation, may be reduced by high blood pressure, which could obstruct blood flow to the female private area.

Conclusion

Usually, having high blood pressure does not necessitate giving up a fulfilling s£xual life. Being upfront and honest with your doctor will help you better manage your therapy and get over any issues you may be having with intimacy.