Patient's question:
On the ninth day after the left varicocele surgery, I can't recall the specific surgical method. The wound is located on the lower left side of the navel and the upper left side of the penis. On the ninth night, I woke up from a dream to find that I had experienced nocturnal emission. Previously, the recovery had been going well. Could nocturnal emission significantly interfere with the surgical outcome? Should I wear much tighter underwear? Please advise. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Ejaculation during sleep, also known as nocturnal emission, refers to the condition where ejaculation occurs during deep sleep with dreams, and it is only realized after waking up. It can be a result of sexual dreams, or caused by overly warm bedding, tight underwear, pressure or impact on the penis from clothing or bedding, or compression of the penis. The primary affected organ is the kidney; when yang deficiency occurs, the "seal of essence" becomes loose, often resulting from congenital insufficiency, excessive sexual activity, early childbirth, or irregular sexual habits. Chinese herbal formulas such as Liuwei Dihuang Wan and Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan can be used for conditioning, along with adequate rest. It is advisable to consume more foods that have the effect of tonifying the kidney and consolidating essence, such as oysters, walnuts, chestnuts, and soft-shell turtles.