What is impotence atrophy and how to treat it

Impotence and erectile dysfunction may be caused by psychological stress, vascular disease, nerve damage, hormone imbalance or drug side effects, and can be improved through psychological counseling, oral medications, vacuum negative pressure devices, penile injections or surgical treatment.

1. Psychological pressure:

Anxiety, depression, or relationship tension can inhibit the conduction of sexual arousal. Cognitive behavioral therapy and psychosexual counseling can alleviate psychological impotence, and partners' participation in treatment can enhance the effect.

2. Vascular disease:

Arteriosclerosis or high blood pressure causes insufficient blood flow to the penis. PDE5 inhibitors such as tadalafil and sildenafil can dilate blood vessels, and severe cases require vascular reconstruction surgery.

3. Nerve damage:

Diabetes or pelvic surgery can damage the erectile nerves. Penile injection of prostaglandin E1 can directly stimulate the corpus cavernosum and is used in conjunction with neurotrophic drugs such as methylcobalamin.

4. Hormone imbalance:

Low testosterone levels affect libido and erectile function. Testosterone replacement therapy can be used after confirmation by serum testing, and prostate-specific antigen needs to be monitored.

5. Drug effects:

Antidepressants or blood pressure medications may interfere with erections. Consult your doctor to adjust your medication regimen to avoid other health risks caused by stopping medication without authorization.

It is recommended to maintain regular aerobic exercise to improve blood circulation, a Mediterranean diet to help with blood vessel health, and smoking cessation and limiting alcohol consumption to reduce the risk of vascular endothelial damage. Adequate sleep can stabilize hormone secretion, and Kegel exercises can enhance pelvic floor muscle control. If the symptoms persist for more than 3 months or are accompanied by abnormal cardiovascular manifestations, you need to go to the men's department or urology department for a detailed examination to rule out organic lesions and formulate an individualized treatment plan.