Patient's question:
I feel like premature ejaculation has been quite severe recently. Whenever I want to have sex, I just can't get it up, and I always feel extremely embarrassed about it. I've only been married for two years, but the quality of my sex life is getting worse and worse, and I'm very worried about my future intimate life. What are the causes of erectile dysfunction?Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction, also known as "premature ejaculation," refers to the persistent inability of the penis to achieve an erection for sexual intercourse, or the inability to maintain sufficient hardness to complete sexual intercourse despite achieving an erection. The former is called complete erectile dysfunction, while the latter is called incomplete erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction can be classified into three degrees of severity: mild, moderate, and severe, and is further divided into primary and secondary types. Clinical diagnosis often encounters secondary erectile dysfunction, which is generally caused by factors such as psychological issues, diseases, or medications.