Patient's question:
My husband said that recently, he suddenly lost his sexual desire for the past half month, and he also said that he can't get erect now, suspecting he might have some illness? I want to ask, what could be the reason? If he goes to the hospital for a check-up, what should he get checked?We used to have very good sex life! I don’t know why? Is it because he has been too tired recently?
Doctor's answer:
It may be erectile dysfunction (ED). There are many causes of ED, such as: psychological factors; any disease that may reduce blood flow to the corpora cavernosa of the penis; surgery, trauma causing damage to the blood vessels and nerves related to the penis, leading to ED; endocrine disorders, chronic diseases, and long-term use of certain medications; chronic prostatitis, recurrent benign prostatic hyperplasia that is difficult to treat. It is recommended that you visit the urology department specializing in sexual dysfunction. Advanced diagnostic techniques can be used to confirm the diagnosis, and targeted treatment can completely cure it.