Patient's question:
Male, 42 years old, recently feeling much weaker than before, especially in terms of sexual performance. The duration of sexual activity has shortened, and he experiences lower back pain, weak legs, and overall fatigue when the activity is not completed. Will quitting smoking enhance his sexual function?Doctor's answer:
After quitting smoking, the human body will gradually and completely return to a normal healthy state. This significant improvement in sexual function not only relies on complete recovery but also requires attention to diet and regular exercise to achieve a good and thorough recovery. Smoking can affect a person's sexual function. Smoking inhibits the nerve center of the spinal cord, weakening sexual desire in men. Additionally, smoking causes blood vessels to constrict, intense pain, and peripheral blood circulation disorders, which may force male genitalia to have difficulty in erection, leading to impotence and hindering normal sexual life between couples.