Patient's question:
Recently, I just started dating a girlfriend, and after not too long, we went to stay in a hotel room together. However, I noticed that when we were in the room, I couldn't get an erection, and it wasn't very hard. This made my girlfriend very disappointed, and it also made me lose my self-esteem.What kind of help do I need: What could be the reason for not getting an erection at 20 years old when it's not very hard?
Doctor's answer:
Weak constitution, poor mental state, and high stress may be related. In traditional Chinese medicine, it may be considered as kidney deficiency or physical weakness. It is recommended to increase outdoor training and aerobic exercise to strengthen the body, adjust your mood, avoid obesity, and see if there is any improvement. If the symptoms persist, it is advisable to visit a hospital to determine if there are conditions such as prostatitis or endocrine disorders. If necessary, the topical medication Ifidek can be used to assist in delaying and increasing hardness, which can help build confidence. For kidney deficiency, Liuwei Dihuang Wan and Jinkui Shenqi Wan can be taken as auxiliary treatments. Since you are young, it is best to focus on self-regulation, enhance nutrition, strengthen exercise, control the frequency of sexual activity, and maintain regularity. Further examination is needed for a definitive diagnosis. It is recommended to check the routine examination of prostatic fluid at a formal urology or andrology department. If the erectile dysfunction is caused by chronic prostatitis, it can be cured by using appropriate antibiotics or microwave therapy, and the hardness of erection will naturally recover.