Patient's question:
When I was dating my first girlfriend, I realized that I might have erectile dysfunction. Over a period of 5 years, I tried many methods but couldn't recover. I was about to give up, but my parents kept urging me to get married and have children. I feel very guilty towards my parents and still want to try treatment again. Please ask: How should sexual dysfunction be treated?Doctor's answer:
First, it is necessary to abstain from sexual activity. Oral medications such as Liuwei Dihuang Wan, Zhibai Dihuang Wan, and Zuogui Wan can be used. In daily life, it is recommended to consume more bitter gourds, tomatoes, water chestnuts, water caltrop, lotus root, and lily bulbs, among others. While taking medication, appropriate physical exercise should also be maintained. Pay attention to a light diet and avoid spicy foods. Actively engage in physical exercise, especially Qigong practice, to improve physical and mental health, enhance mental control, and avoid excessive indulgence or sexual activity after fatigue. Consume foods that support kidney health and essence, such as oysters, walnuts, Euryale ferox seeds, chestnuts, softshell turtles, clams, pigeon eggs, and pig kidneys. For male patients, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If left untreated, it may negatively impact overall health.