Patient's question:
I got married this year. On our wedding night, I discovered that my wife was not a virgin. Later, she told me about her past, and after hearing it, I couldn't understand it. From that time on, I lost the ability to get erect. What are the symptoms of impotence?Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction (ED) refers to the inability of a man's penis to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. It is characterized by a man being unable to get an erection or achieving one that is not firm enough to engage in sexual activity, leading to difficulty in intercourse. When a man is completely unable to achieve an erection, it is termed complete ED. When a man can achieve an erection but does not have the sufficient rigidity required for sexual intercourse, it is termed incomplete ED. ED that occurs after the completion of growth and development is referred to as primary ED. Premature ejaculation (PE) can be treated and stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and relapse is common after treatment.