Patient's question:
I have diabetes for six years. I cannot get an erection. Sometimes the erection hardness is not enough to penetrate or it is soft and not hard. Can I use prostaglandin E1 cream? Doctor, I feel like I have erectile dysfunction and cannot get an erection, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Generally, if it's difficult to get hard or the hardness is not sufficient, there are three main factors to consider. First is the personal factors, then the impact of diseases, and the most significant one is psychological factors, which require a focus on the root cause for treatment. For example, traditional Chinese medicine can help with conditioning, while physical methods can only shorten the duration of sexual activity through sexual techniques, such as using thicker condoms. Many topical medications can also reduce the sensitivity of the glans penis to some extent, such as endurance sprays. Premature ejaculation often tends to recur, requiring long-term medication for management.