Patient's question:
I am a 34-year-old male with a five-year history of masturbation. Recently, I just started dating a girlfriend, and during sexual activity, I found that I simply cannot get an erection. Even when I do get an erection, it doesn't last very long. Is my current condition considered erectile dysfunction (ED)? How can I determine if I have ED and what is the treatment for it?Doctor's answer:
There are several causes of erectile dysfunction, such as: psychological factors, vascular diseases, prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypertension, diabetes, penile plaques, etc. Your condition may be related to prostatitis. It is recommended that you seek early treatment for prostatitis, as sexual function may gradually improve. Finally, patients should develop good daily habits, maintain a regular schedule, avoid smoking and alcohol, and increase physical activity to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence of the condition.