Already at a Young Age? Male Sexual Dysfunction May Be a Sign of Depleted 'Essence'

Modern medicine understands male sexual dysfunction as a complex issue involving both physical and psychological factors. Symptoms in men such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and premature ejaculation appear due to diverse causes including blood flow disorders, hormonal imbalance, and psychological anxiety. Blood flow disorders mainly occur due to blood vessel stenosis, and this is deeply related to chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Hormonal imbalance is induced by a decrease in testosterone levels, which is closely linked to stress, insomnia, and nutritional status. Psychological factors include work and life pressures, tension in relationships, and similar burdens, which disrupt autonomic nervous system balance related to sexual function. As the mind and the endocrine system are intricately intertwined, appropriate diagnosis and treatment tailored to each individual's condition are necessary. Recently, various drug therapies and lifestyle adjustments have been recommended to improve this hypofunction, and psychological counseling is also an effective supportive therapy.