Are unclean urine and shorter urine a sign of impotence? Urologists remind men: "8 conditions" to pay attention to when they occur
You are worried that when you “show your strength” in bed, you will accidentally turn into a “soft man”. You should take good care of your lower body health to avoid abnormal erectile function. Dr. Cheng Weiming from the Department of Urology, Taipei City Hospital Zhongxiao Branch, pointed out that there are many causes of erectile dysfunction, which may be related to blood vessel obstruction, hormonal deficiency, or discord with partners. When men experience the following 8 conditions in daily life, they need to pay attention to possible signs of erectile dysfunction:
1. The urine is not clean.
Dr. Cheng Weiming explained that men’s erectile and urinary functions are both controlled by the bulbourethral adenomyosis. Sitting for long periods of time and not exercising can easily lead to atrophy of this muscle, resulting in unclean urination and prolonged urination. It may also affect normal erectile function.
2. No morning erection.
Dr. Cheng Weiming pointed out that when sleeping at night, the penis will naturally erect to maintain blood circulation. Therefore, if there is no erection at night or when you get up in the morning, it means that there may be pathological changes in the capillaries of the penis. Although it will not affect the partner’s sexual behavior, if the penis does not have morning erection in the next few months, the chance of sexual dysfunction may increase.
3. The abdomen is getting bigger.
Insufficient male hormones, caused by long periods of sedentary life or reduced exercise time, lead to rapid accumulation of abdominal fat. When a man’s abdominal circumference is too large and his BMI is too high, the probability of sexual dysfunction in the future will also increase. Hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia caused by obesity may also damage microvascular tissue and cause erectile dysfunction.
4. Sexual desire gradually decreases.
Dr. Cheng Weiming believes that the decrease in male hormone concentration leads to a decrease in erection hardness. Although sexual intercourse can be completed, the performance in bed becomes worse, which can easily cause men to develop an “escape mentality” and simply stay away from sex. When men lack self-confidence and fear sex, it is one of the main causes of sexual dysfunction.
5. Change in erection angle.
Dr. Cheng Weiming pointed out that the erection angle of the male penis is different, but if there is a gap between the erection angle and the previous one, such as the upward tilt from 90 degrees to 60 degrees, it means that the penis is no longer as strong as when it was young. Decreased penile hardness may develop into potential sexual dysfunction issues.
6. Penis length decreases.
Dr. Cheng Weiming pointed out that the maximum penis length of a man after erection remains unchanged. When a man finds that the length and thickness of his penis are not as strong as before, it means that there is a potential sexual function problem.
7. Premature ejaculation symptoms occur.
The erectile function of the penis is not good, and sexual stimulation is often needed to maintain the hardness. Dr. Cheng Weiming said that excessive sexual stimulation can easily lead to premature ejaculation, which is commonly known as “premature ejaculation”. Excessive sexual stimulation means reduced male hormones or decreased libido, and the risk of erectile dysfunction may also increase.
8. Unable to maintain hardness.
Dr. Cheng Weiming said that “softening” during sex may be caused by vascular obstruction caused by obesity, poor cardiopulmonary function, or psychogenic problems such as discord with the partner. Basically, this condition falls into the category of mild erectile dysfunction and may require interventional treatment to improve it.
Dr. Cheng Weiming reminds men that if the above eight conditions occur in life, they must first improve their eating habits, avoid high-fat, high-sugar, and high-sodium diets, and consume more fruits and vegetables as a base with high-quality protein.
In addition, men need to ensure adequate sleep at night and improve hormonal deficiency through exercise. Previous research has pointed out that weight training or resistance training can help improve blood circulation in the lower body, which has a certain benefit for the microvessels distributed around the penis. If erectile dysfunction persists, you should seek a urologist as soon as possible for further diagnosis.
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