Does having a sexually transmitted disease cause erectile dysfunction?

Patient's question:

Excessive masturbation now makes it so that during sex, it becomes limp halfway through, which wasn't the case before. Can having a sexually transmitted disease lead to erectile dysfunction?

Doctor's answer:

Problem Analysis: Erectile dysfunction is a condition where a person is unable to achieve or maintain an erection during sexual intercourse, making it impossible to complete the act. Occasional erectile dysfunction is often caused by emotional factors. Erectile dysfunction can be classified into 1. Decline of the Gate of Life Fire 2. Depression injuring the Liver 3. Damp-heat descending 4. Yangming damage 5. Blood vessel stagnation.
Advice: For treating erectile dysfunction, in terms of moxibustion therapy, be careful not to cause burns. In daily life, pay attention to regulating emotions, avoid alcohol and greasy foods, and maintain a moderate sexual frequency, ideally no more than once a week.

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