Patient's question:
I was in a car accident in 2006. Hello: After the accident (severe traumatic brain contusion), my sexual function has been declining. By the end of 2011, my libido had almost disappeared. I went to the urology department of Beijing Medical University for a follow-up visit and was prescribed oral testosterone undecanoate. After one month, my libido returned completely, along with erections, but they were not strong or natural. Ten months later, after stopping the medication, my libido disappeared, but I still had morning erections. My hormone tests were normal, but I had no erections under conscious conditions. In the past three years, I haven't had any libido. I visited Tong Ren Tang, where they first said that taking oral Chinese medicine for three months might slightly improve it. After three months of taking the medicine, there was still no improvement. After consulting the doctor again, they said it would take a year. I agreed, but it still didn't improve. I feel that it might be due to a lack of unified command from the central nervous system. Should I go to a neurology department to see what to do about the loss of libido and weak erections?Doctor's answer:
Generally associated with weak liver and kidney function or blood stasis. It is recommended to seek traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for syndrome differentiation and treatment using herbal medicine. It is necessary to consume a variety of kidney-tonifying foods regularly. For example: animal kidneys, sea cucumber, Chinese yam, etc. Exercise for one hour every day, engaging in aerobic activities such as walking or running, and persevere. For patients with weak erections, timely treatment can reduce recurrence. If not treated promptly, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely medication and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene.