Patient's question:
Do obese people tend to suffer from impotence? May I ask, I am 170 cm tall and weigh 88 kg, which is quite overweight.Doctor's answer:
Hello! There are many reasons for male erectile dysfunction, so men should pay attention and take preventive measures. Normal men have a small amount of estrogen in their bodies, most of which is converted from androgens, and only a small part is directly secreted by the seminal vesicles. Although estrogen in the blood is very trace amounts, it plays an important regulatory role in the secretion of gonadotropin by the pituitary gland and the secretion of testosterone by the testes. General obesity does not have a significant impact on sexual function, but if the weight is excessive, sexual intercourse may be difficult, and issues may also arise in terms of appearance and self-confidence. Therefore, psychological factors are also one of the reasons why obesity can lead to erectile dysfunction.