Patient's question:
My husband has been acting older recently. I told him not to drink so much alcohol or go to banquets, but he doesn't listen. Now things have improved, and our intimate life has become noticeably better. He's definitely not suffering from premature ejaculation, right?Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction, also known as premature ejaculation, refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection during sexual arousal, or the inability to maintain a sufficient level of hardness for an adequate duration of sexual activity, thereby hindering sexual intercourse or preventing it from being completed successfully. Premature ejaculation can be classified into two types: congenital and pathological. The former is less common and difficult to treat, while the latter is more common and has a higher cure rate. In the United States, a survey in the general population found that the incidence rate among adult males is 8%. In China, it is estimated to be approximately 10%. Patients with premature ejaculation should identify the underlying causes of their condition and actively seek treatment.