Patient's question:
Before sexual activity, he was quite indulgent, feeling that his body was in great shape. Recently, he noticed that his erection hardness hasn't been as strong as before.Doctor's answer:
Hello, impotence is also known as erectile dysfunction, which refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection during sexual arousal, or the inability to maintain sufficient hardness for sexual intercourse, thereby hindering sexual activity or preventing completion of intercourse. The main symptoms of impotence include: 1. The penis cannot achieve a complete erection or the erection is not firm enough to engage in normal sexual life satisfactorily.2. Young people may experience anxiety and irritability along with impotence due to insufficient emotional communication with sexual partners or inconsistent sexual habits.
3. Occasional impotence may occur, with complete normalcy during subsequent sexual activity, possibly due to temporary tension or fatigue, which is not considered pathological.
4. Although impotence occurs frequently, the penis can still achieve and maintain an erection during morning erections or masturbation, often caused by psychological factors.
5. Persistent and progressive impotence is more likely to be caused by organic lesions.
Advice: If you notice any issues, seek medical attention promptly. After identifying the cause, targeted treatment should be administered to avoid delaying the condition. In terms of prevention, since the onset is related to excessive indulgence, it is advisable to cultivate a calm mind, abstain from masturbation; if it is related to general weakness, malnutrition, or overwork, appropriate nutrition should be increased or a balance between rest and activity should be maintained, with sexual desires restrained.