Reasons Why Men Cannot Get an Erection
Nov 13, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Introduction
In general, men may experience difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection due to factors such as aging, excessive fatigue, prostatitis, diabetes, or atherosclerosis. Appropriate management should be determined based on the specific situation. Men with erectile dysfunction should use caution with medications that may affect sexual function and should seek timely medical evaluation and targeted treatment when abnormalities occur.
Erectile dysfunction refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection. In general, male erectile dysfunction may be caused by factors such as aging, excessive fatigue, prostatitis, diabetes, atherosclerosis, and others, requiring different approaches depending on the specific cause.
1. Aging: As men age, various bodily functions gradually decline. Levels of testosterone in the body also decrease with age, which can affect erectile function. It is recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat a balanced diet, and engage in moderate physical exercise to help preserve normal bodily functions.
2. Excessive fatigue: When the body is extremely fatigued, physiological resources are prioritized for essential life-sustaining activities, while reproductive system function becomes suppressed, leading to difficulty achieving an erection during sexual activity. It is advised to ensure adequate rest, manage work and personal life reasonably, and avoid overexertion.
3. Prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate gland can impair its normal function. Prostatitis may lead to congestion and swelling of the prostate, compressing surrounding nerves and blood vessels, thereby interfering with the erection reflex. Treatment under medical supervision with medications such as tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules or levofloxacin tablets is recommended.
4. Diabetes: Diabetes can cause neuropathy, resulting in impaired nerve conduction that prevents the corpora cavernosa from filling with blood properly, thus hindering erection. It is recommended to control blood glucose levels effectively and, under medical guidance, use medications such as metformin hydrochloride tablets or mecobalamin capsules for treatment.
5. Atherosclerosis: Atherosclerosis can narrow the penile arteries, reducing blood flow into the corpora cavernosa and making it difficult to achieve an erection. Treatment under medical supervision with medications such as atorvastatin calcium tablets or perindopril tert-butylamine tablets is recommended.
Men with erectile dysfunction should carefully avoid medications that may impair sexual function. If symptoms occur, prompt medical evaluation and targeted treatment are necessary.
