Patient's question:
I went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor told me I have sexual dysfunction and need to quit smoking and drinking. Is there a relationship between sexual dysfunction and alcohol consumption?Doctor's answer:
Excessive alcohol consumption directly interferes with the testes' ability to produce testosterone. Due to alcohol's stimulatory effect, the liver slows down the metabolism of testosterone. A significant amount of testosterone is compressed and converted into other substances. Long-term alcoholics are prone to developing a certain degree of alcoholic cirrhosis. Estrogen levels in the body rise. In summary, an increase in testosterone or a continuous rise in estrogen can both lead to sexual dysfunction. Therefore, patients should seek timely medical treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene.