Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling particularly down. My husband's sexual quality has been getting worse and worse. Sometimes I want to have sex with him, but his penis cannot get erect. Even when it does, it only lasts less than two minutes before he ejaculates. The doctor said this is a sexual dysfunction. Is sexual dysfunction related to the kidneys?Doctor's answer:
Recurrent sexual dysfunction is closely related to the kidneys, but the recurrence of sexual dysfunction is not solely due to kidney problems. Kidney deficiency can lead to issues such as impotence, insufficient yin fluids, and depletion of essence and qi. Additionally, taking certain medications, such as antidepressants or high blood pressure medications, frequent smoking and beer consumption, previous surgeries, or injuries, can also cause sexual dysfunction. Therefore, if sexual dysfunction recurs, it is important to seek diagnosis and treatment from a reputable hospital. Patients should receive timely and appropriate treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene.