How long does it take to recover from sexual dysfunction treatment?

There is no unified standard answer for the recovery time of sexual dysfunction conditioning. Patients with mild symptoms can see significant improvement in 1-3 months, while severe patients with underlying diseases may need half a year to a year or even longer. It depends on the cause of the disease, personal compliance and the suitability of the conditioning plan.

Don't tell me, I've met too many patients who ask "doctor, how long will it take for me to get better" as soon as they come in? They wish they could take the medicine today and it will be effective tomorrow. I understand my mood, but I really can't be in a hurry. 上周我刚接完随访的28岁程序员小周就是典型的轻症，之前连续三个月熬夜赶项目，平时又爱喝冰啤酒撸串，还有长期频繁手淫的习惯，第一次跟女朋友同房失败之后就留下了阴影，越急越不行，来查的时候激素水平、勃起功能检测都没大问题，就是轻度前列腺炎加焦虑情绪。 I gave him some Chinese patent medicine to clear away heat and remove dampness, and told him to exercise regularly three times a week and stay up less late. I also gave him and his girlfriend two psychological counseling sessions to stop them from taking this matter as a task. Last month, I went back to the doctor and said that it was completely normal. It only took two and a half months.

By the way, there are also sexual dysfunctions caused by poor relationship between husband and wife. The speed of this adjustment depends on when the relationship between the two people can be eased. I once had a patient who had a cold war with his wife for half a year and could not have sex at all. Later, the two of them went on a trip and reconciled. It was fine without taking medicine. How can you explain this?

But don’t think that everyone can recover so quickly. Last year, there was a 46-year-old patient with an 8-year history of diabetes, five years of medication for high blood pressure, and years of prostatic hyperplasia. When he came here, he had been completely unable to have normal intercourse for almost two years. In this case, you need to stabilize the underlying disease first, and then slowly adjust the blood vessel and nerve functions. After 11 months of adjustment, he can gradually maintain a normal frequency of intercourse. He is still following up regularly to adjust the dosage of medicine.

Nowadays, there are quite a lot of differences in the treatment ideas in the industry. Many doctors in Western medicine think that there is no need to wait for time to slowly adjust. Instead, they use erection-boosting and delaying drugs such as PDE5 inhibitors. As long as sexual intercourse can be completed normally and confidence is gradually built up, the problem will naturally be solved. Many patients can see obvious effects after taking the medicine for 1-2 weeks.； However, traditional Chinese medicine and many practitioners of chronic disease treatment prefer to make fundamental adjustments, such as adjusting work and rest, regulating metabolism, and solving inflammation or Qi and blood deficiency problems first. Although it is slower, it is not easy to rebound after the intervention is stopped, so it is suitable for patients who have long-term quality of life requirements. There is no absolute right or wrong between the two ideas. It depends on your own needs. If you are anxious to improve the experience, you can choose the former. If you want to solve the fundamental problem, give it more time and be patient.

Many people recover slowly. In fact, it is not because they are seriously ill, but because they are messing around and slowing down their progress. I have seen many people seek medical treatment in a hurry. The "seven-day cure" and "eight times a night" aphrodisiacs on the Internet were bought and taken indiscriminately. It was indeed effective at first, but after two months of taking it, they started to have headaches and palpitations. On the contrary, they messed up the original blood vessel and nerve functions. The problem that was supposed to be cured in three months was delayed until half a year or even more. There are also people who, while taking medicine to heal themselves, stay up late every day, drink heavily, sit still for long periods of time, and even masturbate every day. Even if the gods come, they won’t be able to heal themselves.

People often ask me whether to be completely abstinent during conditioning. There is actually no unified standard for this. Some schools believe that complete abstinence is necessary for more than 3 months to give the body enough time to repair. Others think that regular ejaculation once a week is conducive to the recovery of prostatitis and can also help you build confidence. I usually ask patients to do it according to their own physical condition. As long as they don’t feel tired the next day after finishing, there is no need to carry it hard or overindulge.

To be honest, the reason why many people struggle with "how long it will take to get better" is that they are essentially too anxious. They are always afraid that they are worse than others, and they always want to prove themselves quickly. But this matter is just like a cold and a fever. For some people with good immunity, it only takes 3 days. For those with poor immunity, it is normal to have a fever for a week. Just relax and follow the plan that suits you. Don’t make blind comparisons. On the contrary, you will get better faster than anyone else.