Patient's question:
My partner is 26 years old, and we have been having sex for nearly two years, which has always been good. However, recently, he has had three consecutive instances where he suddenly lost his erection halfway through. He doesn't drink excessively, smokes very little, and is not taking any medication. His work environment is not polluted, and he doesn't have much work pressure either. Moreover, he has a very upright character. Because of this, he has been feeling a bit down lately. What could be the problem?Doctor's answer:
Considering it might be due to excessive work pressure and fatigue, a few days of rest should help. It is crucial not to let it become a psychological burden. According to reports, over 85% of impotence cases stem from psychological factors. What you need to do now is boost his confidence and eliminate his doubts. If necessary, traditional Chinese medicine can be used for regulation:Impotence refers to young and middle-aged individuals who, due to reasons such as deficiency, fright, or damp-heat, experience a lack of nourishment in the sinews, leading to relaxation and weakness of the penis. This results in an inability to achieve an erection during intercourse, or an erection that is firm but not lasting. It is often accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, sore waist and knees, dizziness and tinnitus, coldness in the scrotum and penis, reduced semen volume or low sperm motility, a heavy and painful sensation in the perineum, difficulty urinating, or clear, frequent urination.
Treatment based on syndrome differentiation:
- Decline of kidney yang (Mingmen fire): Warm and tonify kidney yang, nourish the kidneys, and replenish essence.
- Damage to heart and spleen: Tonify the heart and spleen.
- Fear injuring the kidneys: Tonify the kidneys and calm the mind.
- Liver qi stagnation: Soothe the liver and resolve stagnation.
- Damp-heat descending: Clear and resolve damp-heat.
However, traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. You can consult a local traditional Chinese medicine hospital and combine the four diagnostic methods (inspection, auscultation/olfaction, inquiry, and palpation) to prescribe the right medicine for the specific condition, ensuring effective treatment. Wishing you a speedy recovery.