Patient's question:
When I was in high school, I was very hard and had frequent sexual activity. Now that I've graduated from college and engage in sexual activity, I find that I can't get hard, and it goes soft quickly. Even when it does get hard, the hardness isn't enough, and it goes soft as soon as there's no stimulation. I feel that my penis isn't as long as it was when it was hard. What medicine should I take to improve this? Can I completely recover by abstaining from sexual activity? I'm only 22 years old.Doctor's answer:
There is a possibility that excessive sexual activity may lead to erectile dysfunction. It is recommended to increase sexual activity, exercise appropriately, and avoid bad habits such as overwork, smoking, drinking, and excessive sexual activity. Proper physical activity and exercise, along with sufficient deep sleep quality and a nutritious diet, may help stabilize the condition for patients with erectile dysfunction. For patients with weak erections, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the condition. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely and symptomatic treatment, and maintain a regular lifestyle in daily life to avoid prolonged sitting.