Common Misconceptions and Examination Methods for Erectile Dysfunction

What are some common misconceptions about erectile dysfunction?

When faced with an inability to perform sexually, many men or women will first try to determine if there is a problem with their sexual function.

Some people, due to a lack of sex education, struggle to make accurate analyses, leading them to confuse common comparisons.

What is normally perceived as a major problem is mistaken for something serious. One becomes constantly anxious and fearful, scaring oneself unnecessarily.

Ultimately, this did lead to erectile problems. In clinical practice, we frequently encounter patients raising this issue.

Regarding questions about erectile dysfunction, I have summarized some common misconceptions as follows.

(1) One failed sexual intercourse is erectile dysfunction: Some men experience erectile dysfunction on their first sexual encounter.

During sexual activity, anxiety and tension due to lack of experience can easily lead to poor erection. If this is not addressed adequately...

A lack of sufficient understanding could lead to doubts about one's sexual abilities, potentially causing problems in future sexual encounters.

The aforementioned problems will also occur. This puts men in a vicious cycle: the more they worry, the more...

The inability to get an erection causes increasing anxiety. In fact, it's inevitable that men will experience this throughout their lives.

Factors such as mood, work, environment, overwork, physical health, and marital relationship may influence the outcome.

Experiencing one or more unsatisfactory performances during sexual intercourse, especially among newlyweds or those who cohabited before marriage, can lead to [a situation where someone experiences negative sexual behavior].

The probability of encountering this kind of awkward situation is higher. Therefore, it's not a big deal for beginners to experience one or two failed sexual encounters.

This is a matter of course. If one maintains a positive attitude, builds confidence, and learns about sex, they can adapt appropriately in their future married life.

With adjustments, it can regain its former glory.

(2) The woman's inability to orgasm is erectile dysfunction: Some patients come to the clinic and immediately say

"I have erectile dysfunction," he said. Upon further questioning, it turned out that during intercourse, his partner did not reach orgasm.

Suspecting the man has a "disease." Actually, the sexual response processes of men and women are inherently different, mainly because...

One similarity is that "men are faster and women are slower." Therefore, if the man's erection is normal and he has already...

Ejaculation occurring before the woman has reached orgasm is unrelated to erectile dysfunction.

What's needed is to consult a doctor and learn about sex and sexual techniques, rather than focusing on erectile dysfunction first.

The label of "obstacles" caused the man to worry constantly, while the woman made sarcastic remarks.

(3) Masturbation and nocturnal emission inevitably lead to erectile dysfunction: Ancient Chinese sexual concepts have

The saying "one drop of semen is worth ten drops of blood" reflects the belief that "ejaculation depletes vital energy." Many men who masturbate believe this.

Masturbation inevitably leads to erectile dysfunction, causing feelings of guilt and shame, and even psychological distress.

The burden of masturbation. In reality, this concern is completely unnecessary. It is clear that masturbation is not...

Sexual behaviors common among married men, divorced and widowed men, and men living apart from their partners are not...

It is a normal and natural part of sexual life and is not directly related to the occurrence of erectile dysfunction.

There is a necessary connection. However, if you are constantly worried that masturbation will induce erectile dysfunction, then...

Ultimately, this could lead to erectile dysfunction. This is actually related to your abnormal sexual psychology.

Because long-term masturbation sufferers often experience negative emotions such as excessive anxiety, guilt, depression, and unease.

These negative thought processes can hinder normal sexual function. The same applies to nocturnal emission. Health

It is perfectly normal for unmarried men to have nocturnal emissions two or three times a month. If the frequency exceeds this, appropriate treatment can alleviate the problem.

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(4) Decreased or absent morning erections indicate erectile dysfunction: Some patients find that they previously had erectile dysfunction.

My penis used to get a quick and firm erection upon waking (morning erection), but that's not the case anymore.

He believed he had erectile dysfunction. Indeed, morning erections can reflect sexual function to some extent.

The state of erection can serve as a reference indicator of whether sexual function is normal. However, this erection...

The situation is not regular and can change depending on a person's physical condition, thoughts, emotions, and external environment.

It varies in quality and there is no normal standard, so it cannot be used as an indicator for judging erectile dysfunction.

In fact, morning erections may disappear in men during periods of illness or fatigue, while they may disappear when they are in good physical condition.

It will recover on its own when it is in good condition.

(5) Western medicine has serious side effects and can be addictive: Many patients come to see a doctor and first ask him about the side effects of Western medicine.

He said, "It's best not to prescribe Western medicine for me, because those drugs have serious side effects and can be addictive." Actually,

This is the biggest misconception about erectile dysfunction! Currently, the main Western medicine for erectile dysfunction is phosphate-5 dimethyl phosphate (PD-5).

Enzyme inhibitors. Based on the mechanism of action of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, this class of drugs will not...

It may enhance libido or make a person more excited, but it is not addictive. The underlying causes and severity of the patient's condition are also relevant.

The severity of the condition is the primary factor determining whether long-term medication is necessary and the dosage. As for its side effects...

Its effects are unlikely to cause long-term chronic damage to the human body; on the contrary, it is the various health products that cause harm to the human body.

It could be even more serious. Of course, these types of medications must be used under the guidance of a doctor and should not be taken casually.

In addition, some patients view erectile dysfunction as an inevitable natural phenomenon of aging.

Some patients don't take it seriously, and others believe that erectile dysfunction is incurable. These are all...

Misconceptions about erectile dysfunction need to be decisively discarded. In fact, erectile dysfunction...

Don't panic after experiencing an obstacle. Seek medical attention at a reputable hospital promptly and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment.

This will help the patient recover from the illness as soon as possible.

What tests are needed for erectile dysfunction?

(1) Physical examination: A comprehensive and systematic physical examination is necessary for the diagnosis of erectile dysfunction.

The purpose is to rule out nervous system and endocrine system factors related to erectile dysfunction.

Developmental defects and abnormalities in the cardiovascular system and reproductive organs, etc., if the above abnormalities are present, should be...

Consider organic erectile dysfunction.

(2) Erectile Function Index (EDI) score: The method and clinical significance of this score have been described above.

The details will not be repeated here.

(3) Laboratory tests: This is what everyone calls blood tests, the purpose of which is also to understand...

Are there any systemic diseases affecting erectile function? Commonly required tests include blood tests.

Routine examinations, urinalysis, blood glucose, blood lipids, liver function, kidney function, and sex hormones, etc. Psychogenic erection.

The above tests are often normal in patients with functional impairment.

(4) Special examinations: If the patient's treatment is ineffective and it is necessary to find out the cause or prepare for surgery.

For surgical treatment, or if the patient requests an investigation to determine the cause, or if a legal appraisal is involved in a traffic accident, etc., it can be based on...

Specific examinations will be conducted depending on the circumstances. Because these examinations are relatively expensive, special procedures are required.

This is a special device, so it's not a routine examination. Commonly used special examinations include real-time penile erection.

Functional testing, nocturnal penile erection function testing, penile color Doppler ultrasound examination, penis

Cavernosography, bulbocavernosus reflex threshold measurement, and penile cavernosal electromyography are among the procedures performed.

For patients with psychogenic erectile dysfunction, these special tests often yield negative results.

(5) Diagnostic treatment: safe and effective oral medications, such as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors.

Since the advent of drugs like Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra, most patients can undergo special examinations.

Initially, oral medications were chosen for diagnostic treatment. If the treatment was effective, it could be continued...

If the treatment with medication is ineffective, some necessary special examinations will still be required.