Patient's question:
I found that I don't have morning erections, and during this period when I was masturbating, I realized that I simply can no longer get an erection. What is going on here? Is it erectile dysfunction? It's terrifying. Please ask: What should I do if I have erectile dysfunction?Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction (ED) refers to the inability of a man's penis to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. It is characterized by the inability to engage in sexual activity due to insufficient or non-viable erection. In clinical diagnosis, ED can be caused by various factors, such as: surgery, trauma leading to damage to the blood vessels and nerves of the penis, resulting in ED; endocrine disorders, chronic diseases, and long-term use of certain medications; chronic prostatitis, recurrent benign prostatic hyperplasia that does not respond to treatment; or it may be caused by a specific condition called penile plaques, which is characterized by nodular or cord-like lesions on the penis; psychological factors.