Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing some transmission issues with my urethra. When I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, they said it was a urinary tract infection. When I have sex with my girlfriend, I feel weak and unable to get hard, which is very embarrassing. Does a urinary tract infection cause difficulty in getting hard?Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction (ED) refers to the inability of the penis to maintain an erection to engage in sexual intercourse, or the inability to maintain sufficient rigidity to complete sexual intercourse. The former is known as complete erectile dysfunction, while the latter is known as incomplete erectile dysfunction. Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypopituitarism, prostate diseases, schizophrenia, depression, alcoholic cirrhosis, diuretics, antihypertensive drugs, heart disease treatment medications, antidepressants, smoking, alcoholism, certain psychological traumas, and surgery, among others. Currently, many men suffer from this disease, and they should not take medication lightly. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and undergo a thorough examination and treatment.