Patient's question:
Over the past two years, in terms of intimate relationships, I've been increasingly unable to perform. Even though I really want to, I always feel weak when the time comes, and I can't last more than two minutes. When I first got divorced, things were quite harmonious in this area. But now, my wife often complains and nags at me. Out of necessity, I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and it was diagnosed as sexual dysfunction. How should I deal with it?Doctor's answer:
Blood flow. Some men have insufficient blood flow within the penis, such as fibrosis of the corpus cavernosum, resulting in slow blood flow and difficulty achieving an erection. Anemia, hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking, or pelvic radiation therapy can also cause changes in blood flow.Testosterone levels. This is an important male androgen. Low testosterone levels can lead to a decrease in sexual arousal. Inflammation of the thyroid or pituitary gland, as well as incomplete testicular development, can also affect testosterone levels.