What is mixed erectile dysfunction?

Dec 12, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Introduction
On the psychological level, common factors include emotional stress, anxiety, tension, and disharmony in the partner relationship. These conditions can affect the central nervous system's regulation of erection, leading to inhibited erectile response. Prolonged negative psychological states may create a vicious cycle, worsening symptoms. Even if organic issues improve, psychological barriers may still prevent normal erectile function.

Generally, mixed erectile dysfunction refers to the simultaneous presence of both psychological and organic factors that together lead to insufficient penile erection hardness or inadequate duration, making it impossible to achieve satisfactory sexual intercourse. If abnormalities occur, timely medical consultation is recommended. The specific analysis is as follows:

On the psychological level, common causes include emotional stress, anxiety, tension, and disharmony in partner relationships. These conditions can affect the central nervous system's regulation of erection, thereby inhibiting the erectile response. Prolonged negative psychological states may create a vicious cycle that worsens symptoms; even if the organic issues improve, psychological barriers may still prevent normal erections.

On the organic level, the condition is often related to bodily functions involving blood vessels, nerves, and hormones. For example, vascular hardening can impair blood flow to the penis, nerve damage can disrupt signal transmission, and hormonal imbalances can affect sexual function. These physiological abnormalities directly lead to reduced erectile function and may also trigger psychological distress, further exacerbating symptoms.

In daily life, it's important to maintain regular作息 (sleep patterns) and a healthy diet, avoiding excessive fatigue. If related symptoms appear, the underlying cause should be identified early and treated accordingly. Self-medication or delaying treatment is not advised.

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