Patient's question:
I am only in my early 40s, but I have noticed that I no longer experience morning erections. Recently, when I have been masturbating, I've found that I simply cannot get an erection anymore. What is going on here? Is this considered erectile dysfunction? It's terrifying. Could you please tell me: What are the common treatments for erectile dysfunction?Doctor's answer:
Do you have symptoms such as frequent urination, urinary urgency, urinary pain, or discomfort in the perineum or lumbosacral region? Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is divided into two types: congenital and pathological. You need to undergo sexual function testing and careful examination of sex hormones to diagnose it. Treatment methods include non-hormonal drugs, hormonal drugs (androgens), cavernous anesthesia therapy, and surgical treatment. Due to the inability to conduct a face-to-face examination and fully understand the condition, further clarification is needed. You should go to a private top-tier three hospital's urology department for a thorough examination. The doctor will diagnose based on your symptoms and physical signs, supplemented by clinical diagnostic tests (such as blood and urine tests, sexual function tests, and sex hormone tests), to identify the cause and then treat it accordingly.