Patient's question:
[Condition Description: I heard there are concepts of "true" and "false" impotence. How can it be determined? History of Treatment and Effects: I heard there are concepts of "true" and "false" impotence. How can it be determined? Desired Help: I heard there are concepts of "true" and "false" impotence. How can it be determined?]Doctor's answer:
[Expert answer from urology: Erectile dysfunction (ED) refers to the condition where a man cannot achieve or maintain a firm erection to complete sexual intercourse. To help men determine if they have ED, the following symptoms can be used as a guide.1. The penis cannot fully erect or becomes limp, making it impossible to engage in normal sexual activity.
2. Occasional ED occurs, but the next sexual encounter is completely normal. This may be due to temporary stress or fatigue and is not considered pathological.
3. ED occurs frequently, but the penis can still become erect in the morning or during masturbation and remain firm for a period. This is often caused by psychological factors.
4. ED persists and worsens over time, which is usually caused by organic conditions.
From this, it is clear that ED is a dysfunction of the penis, where it either fails to erect or becomes limp, preventing sexual intercourse. Therefore, it is a disorder of penile erection.