Patient's question:
I am 38 years old this year, and I usually work quite busy. I also feel very tired physically. Recently, when having sex with my wife, I found that I couldn't get an erection. This has also affected our marital relationship. I really feel very distressed. Please ask: What are the general symptoms of male impotence?Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction manifests as the inability of the penis to become erect or to become erect but not firm enough to engage in sexual intercourse, leading to repeated difficulties in sexual activity. When the penis is completely unable to become erect, it is referred to as complete premature ejaculation. When the penis can become erect but does not have the sufficient firmness required for sexual intercourse, it is referred to as incomplete premature ejaculation. Occasional recurrence of premature ejaculation, where the next sexual encounter is completely normal, may be due to temporary tension or fatigue and does not constitute a pathological condition.