Patient's question:
At the age of 50, I started experiencing low libido. Now I haven't had any sexual activity in a year. No libido. Can't get erect. Can't enter. Always soft. Additionally, I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. With insulin and medication, my blood sugar and blood pressure are both controlled within the normal range.Doctor's answer:
The reproductive function of men, gonadal function, and sexual function are all related to kidney yang, kidney essence, and kidney qi. They rely on the driving and warming effects of ming fire, which is essentially kidney yang. With age, kidney yang gradually weakens, kidney qi gradually declines, and the warming and driving power becomes weak. As a result, yang deficiency leads to cold essence, causing a decrease in sexual desire and a feeling of inadequacy in sexual function. Therefore, treatment should focus on warming the kidneys and strengthening yang to regulate the condition.As everyone knows, sexual dysfunction can cause significant harm to patients, so it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible. In daily life, attention should be paid to dietary issues—avoid spicy foods and maintain a balanced diet. Additionally, regular follow-up visits may be necessary when needed.