Prevention and treatment of newlywed erectile dysfunction, the role of the wife, and an analysis of widower syndrome.

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Prevention and treatment of erectile dysfunction in newlyweds

Erectile dysfunction in newlyweds is a sexual dysfunction that occurs during a special period. It is often treated with comprehensive conditioning combined with medication, and the results are satisfactory.

(1) Comprehensive treatment: For different causes, corresponding countermeasures should be adopted. For example, if it is due to lack of sexual knowledge, sexual knowledge should be popularized; if it is due to psychological disorder, psychotherapy should be used to relieve stress; if it is due to environmental factors, the influence of the surrounding environment should be eliminated.

Meanwhile, the bride should closely cooperate with the treatment. Therefore, avoiding excessive fatigue and tension before marriage, eliminating factors that have a clear inhibitory effect on sexual function and erection, and strengthening premarital sex education are important means to prevent impotence in newlyweds.

(2) Drug treatment: Intracavernosal injection, which is simple, fast-acting, and easily accepted by patients; traditional Chinese medicine treatment and other methods.

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impotence in both wife and husband

When a man suffers from erectile dysfunction, in addition to seeking medical treatment in a timely manner, it is even more important for his wife to cooperate, as her attitude directly affects the prognosis of the disease.

(1) When a husband’s penis cannot get erect or is not firm enough, his wife should comfort him and help him build confidence in overcoming the disease.

He was in great mental anguish and felt guilty towards his wife.

A wife should never blame her husband, hurt him with cold words, or belittle him. This will only make him more anxious, causing him to lose confidence and worsen his condition. Instead, she should care for and be considerate of her husband, work together to find the reasons for the failure, eliminate his fear and tension, and help him to cheer up, feel cheerful, and recover from his illness as soon as possible.

When a husband suffers from erectile dysfunction, he may develop a sense of crisis. His wife should not issue an ultimatum, such as "if he cannot be cured by a certain date, we will get a divorce."

(2) Assist in finding the cause of the disease.

There are many causes of erectile dysfunction. Assist your husband in analyzing the possible causes of erectile dysfunction.

(3) Pay attention to sexual lifestyle.

Sexual activity requires a process of induction and preparation. Wives should strive to take the initiative and control the frequency and number of sexual intercourse, but should not force their husbands to engage in ineffective intercourse. If the husband is under 60 years old, it is advisable to stop sexual activity for a period of time, or even one or two months, to allow him to treat his erectile dysfunction. It may be more effective to resume sexual activity after his sexual function has recovered.

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Widower syndrome

Widowmaker syndrome is a type of psychogenic erectile dysfunction that has been discovered in recent years. It can originate from the death, divorce, or separation of a spouse, and for a period of time, it can lead to complete loss of erectile function.

Widowmaker syndrome typically occurs in men over 50 years of age. Due to the wife's long-term illness, the woman becomes increasingly weak and dependent on her husband. The man then becomes her caregiver, providing her with more and more physical and emotional care, eventually leading to her death.

The husband suffered psychological setbacks due to the lack of sexual partners and prolonged periods without sexual activity. After his sick wife passed away, his attempts to resume sexual activity with his second wife often failed due to erectile dysfunction, leading to anxiety.

No matter how attractive his second wife was, or how well she cooperated, the patient still experienced significant mental stress, placing himself in the position of an observer, which resulted in erectile dysfunction.

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Physical therapy for erectile dysfunction

Although medication is a successful treatment for erectile dysfunction, it is not suitable for, does not accept, or is ineffective for many patients. These patients may consider physical therapy.

There are three types of physical devices. The simplest one is a constriction ring, which is put on the base of the penis after erection to compress the veins and prevent backflow to maintain the erection.

It is only suitable for those who can get an erection but have difficulty maintaining it.

The second type is a synergistic erection device, which works by applying negative pressure and using an external clamp, and its shape resembles a penile sheath.

It was widely used in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but it also caused a lot of problems, such as vaginal discomfort, penile stimulation and decreased sensitivity.

The third type is a vacuum erection device. Its negative pressure device works by using a negative pressure sleeve to make the penis engorged with blood until it is erect. Then, a rubber band is tied to the base of the penis to prevent venous reflux, keeping the penis erect and allowing for sexual intercourse.

Its erectile characteristics include reduced total blood inflow and simultaneous engorgement of the extracavernosal tissue.

Negative pressure devices are suitable for all types of erectile dysfunction, but are contraindicated for patients with severe cardiovascular disease, sexually transmitted diseases, phimosis, or blood disorders.

The main drawback of negative pressure devices is the lack of naturalness in sexual intercourse, and symptoms such as bruising, penile pain, difficulty in ejaculation, and penile numbness may occur after use.

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Dietary therapy for patients with erectile dysfunction

In addition to actively seeking treatment, men with erectile dysfunction can also benefit from aphrodisiac diets in their daily lives, which can help restore sexual function and masculinity.

Some foods have the effects of nourishing yin and replenishing essence, and tonifying the kidneys. These are introduced below:

(1) Meat and seafood: seahorse, sparrow, silkworm moth, shrimp, venison, dog meat, eel, soft-shelled turtle, gecko, etc.;

(2) Vegetables: scallions, yams, black fungus, spinach, leeks, garlic, etc.;

(3) Dried and fresh fruits: walnuts, raisins, honey, beans, sesame seeds, lotus seeds, jujubes, mulberries, ginkgo nuts, longan pulp, lychee;

For patients with erectile dysfunction who have insufficient kidney yang or weak kidney fire, they can eat mutton, dog meat, shrimp, sparrow, and dog penis. If the erection is weak due to insufficient qi and blood, they can eat black fungus, red dates, longan pulp, lotus seeds, goji berries, soft-shelled turtle, and yam. If the lower burner is affected by damp heat and phlegm, they can eat watermelon, winter melon, mussels, and mung beans, and avoid spicy foods.

Commonly used medicinal diets in clinical practice include:

(1) Orange Peel Porridge: Chop orange peel (about 10-15 grams) and cook it with rice into porridge.

(2) Steamed pig liver with mimosa flowers: Soak 12 grams of mimosa flowers in water for 4-6 hours, then put 120 grams of sliced ​​pig liver in the dish, season, steam until cooked, and eat the pig liver.

(3) Mutton porridge: 100g mutton, 150g japonica rice. Cut the cleaned mutton into small pieces. Put the japonica rice into a pot, add water and cook until half-cooked. Then add the mutton pieces and cook until tender.

(4) Black fungus soup: 30g white fungus, 7.5g deer antler glue, 1.5g rock sugar. Put the cleaned black fungus in a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water, simmer over low heat, and after it is cooked, add the deer antler glue and rock sugar to dissolve. Cook until thoroughly cooked.

(5) Stir-fried walnuts and chives: 150g walnuts and chives. Stir-fry the walnuts and chives with sesame oil and season with salt.

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Acupuncture treatment for impotence

(1) Acupoints: Shenshu, Mingmen, Guanyuan, Zhongji, Sanyinjiao.

Indications: Impotence, weak erection, premature ejaculation, thin and cold semen, cold glans penis; lethargy, cold limbs and aversion to cold.

(2) Acupoints: Xinshu, Pishu, Zusanli, Sanyinjiao, Guanyuan.

Indications: Impotence, or weak erection, loss of appetite, fatigue, restless sleep, palpitations, shortness of breath, and spontaneous sweating.

(3) Acupoints: Xinshu, Shenshu, Qihai, Shenmen, Sanyinjiao.

Indications: Impotence, weak erection, timidity, easy startling, and restless sleep.

(4) Acupoints: Bladder Shu, Cilu, Kidney Shu, Qugu, Sanyinjiao, Taichong; Indications: penile flaccidity, damp and foul-smelling scrotum, soreness and discomfort in the perineum, spermatic cord and testicles, and yellow and turbid urine.

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Moxibustion therapy for impotence

(1) Acupoints: Shenshu, Mingmen, Guanyuan, Zhongji, Sanyinjiao.

Both methods involve moxibustion for 15-20 minutes or moxibustion with ginger slices for 5-7 cones.

(2) Acupoints: Guanyuan, Zusanli, Shenshu, Mingmen, Sanyinjiao.

Guanyuan and Zusanli are used as one group, and Shenshu, Mingmen and Sanyinjiao are used as another group. Direct moxibustion is applied to each group for 5-7 cones, or gentle moxibustion is applied to each group for 5-10 minutes. The two groups of acupoints are used alternately.

(3) Acupoints: Shenshu, Guanyuan, Zhongji.

Grind aconite into powder, mix with wine to form a cake with a diameter of 1.5 to 2 centimeters, prick a few holes in it, place it on the acupoint, and apply moxibustion with moxa sticks.

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Ear acupuncture for erectile dysfunction

Acupoints: Jinggong (CV8), external genitalia, testis, endocrine system, subcortex, kidney, Shenmen (HT7).

Use moderate stimulation, once every other day, for 10 treatments as one course.

Alternatively, use Wang Bu Liu Xing seeds to press acupoints on the ears, pressing 3-5 times a day with moderate intensity.

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Massage therapy for erectile dysfunction

Comforting each other between spouses can reduce tension and fear, and relax the whole body; timely and appropriate massage can invigorate and encourage yang energy, effectively treat impotence, and maintain harmonious sexual life.

(1) Massage therapy for impotence caused by excessive sexual activity: ① Rubbing the lower abdomen: Rub your palms together until they are warm, then place them on the lower abdomen below the navel and rub them in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction for about 8 to 10 minutes to generate a warm feeling in the lower abdomen.

② Pressing the navel and Guanyuan acupoint: Place your thumb and index finger on the navel and Guanyuan acupoint respectively, and press for 5 to 8 minutes, gradually increasing the pressure.

③ Horizontal rubbing of Mingmen: The practitioner places one palm horizontally on the Mingmen acupoint on the lower back of the prone patient and rubs it quickly horizontally for 5 to 8 minutes.

Keep your palm close to the Mingmen acupoint, applying moderate pressure until you feel a slight warmth in your lower abdomen.

④ Kneading the spermatic cord: Gently squeeze and knead the spermatic cord area of ​​the scrotum with your thumb, index, and middle fingers for 3-5 minutes, gradually increasing the pressure. Do not squeeze or knead forcefully.

⑤ Massage the Yongquan acupoint on the soles of the feet: Use the pad of your thumb to massage the Yongquan acupoint on both sides for 3-5 minutes. The movements should be continuous, gentle, and with appropriate pressure.

(2) Massage therapy for impotence caused by mental tension: ① Rub the temples: Rub the temples on both sides with the tips of your thumbs, 36 times in clockwise and 36 times in counterclockwise directions, with moderate force.

② Jianjing: Use the thumb, index, middle and ring fingers of both hands to pinch the Jianjing acupoints on both sides with moderate and deep force to relax the entire shoulder and back.

③ Pushing and massaging the spleen and stomach: Place your hands on top of each other, with your palms on the Zhongwan acupoint. Massage in clockwise and counterclockwise directions for 3-5 minutes. Then push your palms down to the Qihai acupoint and massage in clockwise and counterclockwise directions for 3-5 minutes. The technique should be even and gentle.

④ Rub the ribs: Rub the ribs and sides repeatedly with both palms from the armpits to the navel and the inner groin area of ​​the pubic hair for 5 to 8 minutes until the ribs and abdomen feel warm.

⑤ Twisting the spermatic cord: Use the thumb, index, and middle fingers of both hands to symmetrically pinch the spermatic cord on both sides of the base of the penis and twist it 50 times on each side, until you feel a slight soreness and discomfort without pain.

(3) Massage therapy for impotence caused by trauma: ① Press Qihai and Guanyuan acupoints: Press Qihai and Guanyuan acupoints with the index and middle fingers at the same time for about 3 to 5 minutes, until a distending sensation is felt and transmitted to the penis.

②Pinch the abdominal muscles: Bend the thumb, index, middle and ring fingers of both hands and pinch the rectus abdominis muscles 30 to 50 times. You can gently shake them when you lift them.

③ Press and hold the Mingmen and Shenshu acupoints: Press and hold the Mingmen and Shenshu acupoints with the tip of your thumb for 3-5 minutes, then massage for 3 minutes.

④ Press and rub Xuehai and Weizhong acupoints: Press and rub the Xuehai and Weizhong acupoints on both sides for 3-5 minutes with the tip of your thumb or index finger until you feel a noticeable soreness and distension.

⑤ Rub the three Yin meridians of the foot: Rub your palms together until they are warm, then rub them along the inner sides of both thighs upwards to the groin for several minutes until you feel a noticeable soreness and distension in the groin area.

(4) Massage therapy for impotence caused by fear: ① Press Baihui acupoint: Press Baihui acupoint with the tip of the thumb or index finger for 3 minutes, apply vertical force, from light to heavy, to produce obvious tightness.

② Kneading the three Yin meridians of the hand: Use the palm heel or thenar eminence to vigorously knead the three Yin meridians of the hand on the inner side of both upper limbs, from the wrist crease to the elbow crease for 3-5 minutes.

③ Press and rub Neiguan and Shenmen acupoints: Press and rub the Neiguan and Shenmen acupoints on both sides with your index or middle finger for 3 minutes until you feel a noticeable soreness and distension.

④ Press the eight acupoints with your palms: Place both palms on top of each other on the eight acupoints and press firmly 50 to 100 times, so that the local warmth can be transmitted to the genitals and the root of the thigh.

⑤ Pushing the Du Meridian: Place both palms on the lumbosacral region, one on top of the other, and push along the spine from bottom to top to the shoulders and back for 5-8 minutes.

⑥ Rub the three Yin meridians of the foot: Rub your palms together until they are warm, then rub them along the inner sides of both thighs upwards to the groin for several minutes until you feel a noticeable soreness in the groin area.

⑦ Press Xingjian and Taichong acupoints: Press Xingjian and Taichong acupoints on both sides with your index or middle finger for 3-5 minutes with moderate pressure, aiming for a slight soreness.