Patient's question:
Recently, sometimes I can't get erect, but sometimes I can. Is this considered erectile dysfunction?Doctor's answer:
Erectile dysfunction refers to the inability to achieve an erection or a very short erection time, where the penis cannot effectively become erect during sexual intercourse, leading to dissatisfaction. Its manifestations vary, ranging from complete inability to achieve an erection under any circumstances, to being unable to achieve an erection during sexual arousal but spontaneously getting an erection during sleep, morning erections, or when exposed to erotic stimuli. In some cases, the person may initially achieve an erection during sexual arousal but fail to complete normal intercourse upon insertion into the vagina, or the erection may become soft before ejaculation even after insertion.