Patient's question:
Male, 43 years old, has had erectile dysfunction for many years. He has taken Wei Ge for sexual life. Now his glans has shrunk, and his erectile dysfunction has become severe. He generally does not get erect. What is going on?Doctor's answer:
Conservative treatment for erectile dysfunction includes psychological, behavioral methods, and medication. Psychological therapy requires collaboration between both partners; it is essential for the wife to understand that effective results can be achieved with good cooperation from both sides. Medication should be taken according to the doctor's advice. Physical therapy includes devices, injections into the male genitalia, applying ointments to the male genitalia, medication inserted into the urethra of the male genitalia, and air pumps. Injections into the male genitalia are suitable for organic erectile dysfunction or severe functional erectile dysfunction. Surgical treatment includes penile implant surgery and distal partial resection of the penile dorsal nerve.