Patient's question:
I heard people talk about sexual dysfunction. There are many reasons for its occurrence, and I'm afraid I might get it too. I don't have any bad habits on a daily basis, except that I like to drink alcohol. Can excessive drinking lead to sexual dysfunction?Doctor's answer:
Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to sexual dysfunction, which falls under the category of excretory sexual dysfunction. In men who are not alcohol-dependent, daily alcohol intake of as little as 200 milliliters can result in reduced testosterone levels in the blood. Heavy drinking can further cause alcoholic toxic gonadal dysfunction, testicular atrophy, decreased androgen levels, reduced libido, premature ejaculation, and ultimately infertility. Therefore, alcohol poses significant harm to male sexual function. Male diseases tend to be recurrent, requiring long-term medication.