Patient's question:
I started masturbating when I was in high school, and it has been five or six years so far. In February of this year, I got a girlfriend. Last week, I had sexual intercourse with my girlfriend, but during each encounter, I experienced difficulty with penile erection, and it became soft within a few minutes. After several attempts, none of the sexual encounters were complete, which made me feel very embarrassed. Could you please explain what might be causing my penile erection problem and how I should treat it?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection. The main causes include psychological factors and organic factors, such as long-term masturbation leading to psychological stress, poor daily relationship with a partner, inappropriate or insufficient sexual stimulation, adverse sexual experiences, and poor sexual environment. Organic factors are often seen in abnormalities of penis development, endocrine disorders, neurological or vascular conditions, local penile issues, prostatitis, orchitis, and other reproductive system inflammatory conditions. It is recommended to seek medical attention early and receive timely treatment for relief. Wishing you good health!