Sex. Masculinity. Vitality.

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These themes tend to cluster together in the minds of many men. When these things start to go wrong, major concerns tend to ensue.  

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Sexual Health encompasses very common conditions that warrant the attention of men. In my professional experience, these concerns are often the few things that compel a man to report to a doctor's office on his own. 

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Sexual Health conditions tend to commonly cluster around:

• Erectile Dysfunction (ED) - difficulty getting or maintaining an erection
• Decreased libido - decreased interest in sex
• Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (TDS) - low testosterone levels
• Orgasmic Dysfunction - difficulty with sexual climax

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Erectile dysfunction is a common condition that most men are aware of. The Massachusetts Male Aging Study demonstrated that 40% of men in their 40s had erectile dysfunction. 70% of men in their 70s were affected. The percentage of men impacted by erectile dysfunction tended to correlate with age (50% of 50-year-old men and 60% of 60-year-old men). When present, ED can significantly impact the emotional health of men while also potentially impairing the relationship they are in as a whole. ED can also be an initial sign that there may be a larger underlying health concern.

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Testosterone deficiency syndrome (commonly referred to as low T) can also manifest in a myriad of ways that are disruptive and bothersome to men.  TDS also tends to correlate with age as testosterone levels typically decrease with age. Broader health concerns can also impact testosterone levels adversely in younger men.

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These conditions are impacted by overall health parameters with a strong influence from baseline metabolic health, exposures, and habits. These conditions can often be readily assisted or treated. The HolSpan approach prioritizes establishing a strong foundational base rooted in lifestyle approaches with exercise tending to be a huge input for sexual health concerns. Conventional treatment options are then layered on if needed to complement the broader treatment.

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HolSpan aims to enhance physical intimacy by addressing sexual concerns, providing reassurance to both men and the women who care for them.

Sources:

• Urology Care Foundation. (n.d.). Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Urology Care Foundation. [Online]. Available at: Link to the article
• Urology Care Foundation. (n.d.). Low Testosterone. Urology Care Foundation. [Online]. Available at: Link to the article
• Feldman, H. A., Goldstein, I., Hatzichristou, D. G., Krane, R. J., & McKinlay, J. B. (1994). Impotence and its medical and psychosocial correlates: results of the Massachusetts Male Aging Study. J Urol, 151(1), 54-61. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)34871-1. PubMed link‍
• Urology Care Foundation. (n.d.). Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Treatment. Urology Care Foundation. [Online]. Available at: Link to the article