Patient's question:
My husband has some bad habits, like smoking and drinking. He doesn't take good care of his body at all. Now he's experiencing sexual dysfunction. What should he do about it?Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction refers to the inability of the penis to become erect or to become erect but not firm. The main causes are functional and organic. Functional factors are also known as psychological factors, such as long-term sexual activity causing psychological stress, poor daily relationships with immediate family members, inappropriate or insufficient sexual stimulation, adverse sexual experiences, and poor sexual living environments, all of which can lead to erectile dysfunction. Organic factors are often seen in abnormalities in the development of the penis, endocrine issues, inflammation of nerves and blood vessels, local inflammation of the penis, prostatitis, orchitis, and other inflammatory conditions of the reproductive system, all of which can cause erectile dysfunction. If the cause is not identified and treated in a timely manner, it may lead to infertility.