Patient's question:
I am a 25-year-old male who recently started dating a girlfriend. During sexual activity, I found that I cannot get an erection at all, and even when I do, it doesn't last very long. Is my condition considered erectile dysfunction? Please ask: What are the methods for treating erectile dysfunction?Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction, also known as premature ejaculation, refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection during sexual arousal, or the inability to maintain a sufficient level of hardness for an adequate duration of sexual activity, thereby hindering sexual intercourse or preventing it from being completed successfully. Physical weakness, excessive fatigue, lack of sleep, and prolonged mental stress are all contributing factors. It is essential to actively manage physical exercise to strengthen the body and pay attention to rest to prevent overexertion, as well as to readjust the imbalance in the central nervous system.