Patient's question:
I have been particularly busy at work recently, and I always feel immense pressure and exhaustion. During those days when I shared a room with someone, I felt absolutely no mood at all. When I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, the doctor said it was a sexual dysfunction. Can patients with sexual dysfunction drink alcohol?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 a decrease in testosterone levels in the blood. Heavy drinking can further cause alcoholic toxic gonadal dysfunction, testicular atrophy, testosterone decline, and decreased libido. Male sexual diseases can be alleviated, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to use medications that target the specific symptoms during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene.