Patient's question:
I used to have sexual intercourse, but I stopped about three and a half months ago. For the past few weeks, I had two episodes of nocturnal emission and then it stopped. Today, at around 4:00 PM, I was awake and immediately fell asleep, and had an emission but I didn't fall asleep yet. What should I do in this situation?Doctor's answer:
This condition, from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is caused by qi deficiency and yang deficiency, leading to involuntary ejaculation due to a loss of (gùshí nénglì - ability to hold things in place). Occasional occurrences are not a problem, but frequent episodes can be better managed with TCM. It is advisable to consult a TCM practitioner. Additionally, you should regulate your lifestyle and cultivate good habits. For patients with involuntary ejaculation, timely treatment can reduce the frequency of episodes. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely and targeted treatment, and pay close attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.