Patient's question:
I've been having trouble getting hard recently, whether it's for sexual activity or masturbation. I just can't get an erection. I also have frequent urination and a strong urge to urinate. What could be causing this? How do men usually get hard, and what can I do if I keep failing to get an erection?Doctor's answer:
There are many causes of erectile dysfunction, such as: surgery, trauma causing damage to the blood vessels and nerves related to the penis, leading to erectile dysfunction; endocrine disorders, chronic diseases, and long-term use of certain medications; recurrent and persistent prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia; it may also be caused by a special disease—Peyronie's disease, which is characterized by nodular or cord-like hardening of the penis; psychological factors; any disease that may lead to reduced blood flow to the penile corpus cavernosum. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for diagnosis. Advanced diagnostic techniques can confirm the condition, and targeted treatment can be completely cured.