More than one million Hong Kong people were recruited in the fifth wave of the epidemic. Although most of them have recovered, the sequelae of the "long new crown" cannot be ignored. In particular, animal studies including the British, American and Hong Kong University Professor Yuan Guoyong's team have confirmed that the new crown virus will attack Men's reproductive organs, causing erectile dysfunction and infertility caused by "new crown does not lift".
Ye Weijin, a specialist in urology, pointed out that studies in the UK and the US have estimated that about 10% to 15% of diagnosed adult men suffer from erectile dysfunction and infertility. , said that the sexual function was normal before the infection with the new coronary pneumonia, and he had recovered for a month or two after the infection, but there was a problem of "not lifting", so he was very frightened and worried.
He pointed out that there are a large number of Hong Kong men infected with the virus, and he believes that the cases are only the tip of the iceberg, and more people feel embarrassed and avoid medical treatment.
Virus destroys cavernous blood vessels, attacks testicles and causes contractions
The new crown pneumonia has been raging around the world for more than two years, and the number of people who have recovered is large. Many studies have begun to pay attention to the impact of the sequelae of recovery called "long new crown" on daily life.
Ye Weijin pointed out that in addition to persistent coughing, fatigue and brain fog, there have been studies in the UK and the US in the past six months on the attack of the new coronavirus on male reproductive organs. Congestion leads to erectile dysfunction.
In addition, the attack of the testicular balls causes inflammation, which causes the testicular balls to shrink, unable to produce sperm normally, resulting in infertility. The former can be improved by drug treatment, and even has a chance to reverse, while the latter infertility is permanent damage and difficult to improve.
Received medical consultation from young men in their 25s to 30s
Ye Weijin said that studies in the UK and the US have estimated that 10% to 15% of diagnosed adult men have erectile dysfunction. It is believed that the local situation is similar. There have also been studies comparing men of the same age group into two groups, those with infection and those without infection. The probability of sexual dysfunction in the group is estimated to be 3 to 5 higher, and it is estimated that there may be many such cases by the end of this year.
He pointed out that recently, he has also received several requests for help from young recovered patients, ranging from 25 to 30 years old.
All of them had normal sexual function before, but after they returned, they didn't hold back or react in the sun. They were so nervous and frightened that they wanted to see if there was any medical treatment... For the young men, it was a bolt from the blue.
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No morning erection for a month or two after recovery, unable to have sex
One of the 25-year-old men who asked for help has recovered from the fifth wave of infection for a month or two. The general symptoms have completely subsided, and he has returned to his normal life and work, but he is unable to get an erection normally. "There is no response to morning erection." Unable to have sex with my partner, I felt very panicked and worried that my sexual function would be affected in the long run.
Ye Weijin said that most of the seekers for help are young people, which is believed to be related to their strong sexual needs, and the concern of older men may be lower.
Men who are infected with the virus have erectile dysfunction and seek help from Ye Weijin.
Ye Weijin said that since the recovery time of several cases of seeking help is still short, it is suggested that they can observe for another month or two, and seek medical attention if there is no improvement.
Because erectile dysfunction may also be a psychological impact, "After a serious illness, I have to be hospitalized, and I may not have a job. It seems that I have a lot of sun after a cold, and I have sexual function."
The novel coronavirus attacks men's reproductive organs causing sexual dysfunction and infertility.
Erectile dysfunction is one of the sequelae of "long new crown"
Since many studies have confirmed that the new coronavirus has been found in the genital organs of diagnosed men, Ye Weijin believes that the chance of psychological problems is not high, but the damage of the new coronavirus to the cavernous body is a temporary or long-term sequelae, so the medical community has not yet concluded, but he He believes that there is little chance of self-healing and recovery without medicine. Therefore, he appeals to men not to shy away from medical treatment. "If you can't do it, your family and marriage will be affected." However, he also understands that many people feel embarrassed and fail to declare it. Yukou said, "If you have a bad cough and poor memory, you need to see a doctor. It's hard for men to talk to others."
For the treatment of erectile dysfunction, Ye Weijin said that PDE5 inhibitors (phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors) can be taken in terms of drugs to help relax the blood vessels of the cavernosal body, so that the blood vessels can be congested and erect. "Before having sex, you need to eat first. If the symptoms persist, he recommends taking low-dose PDE5 inhibitor drugs for half a year to a year with reference to the impact of sexual function in prostate cancer patients, or it may be activated. Sponge body.
There are cases in foreign countries. Older patients who have recovered from the new crown have not been able to improve their erectile function after taking medicine, and they need to have an artificial penis surgically implanted.
PDE5 inhibitors help improve sexual function
He pointed out that PDE5 inhibitors are very safe drugs, and the new generation of PDE5 inhibitors has fewer side effects such as headache and flushing, and the drugs take effect quickly.
Men need to reduce the risk of sexual dysfunction after infection. Ye Weijin said that vaccination can provide the most effective protection. Even if infected, because the vaccine can prevent severe illness and reduce the risk of systemic inflammation caused by cell storms, it can also protect reproductive organs. Organs are protected from attack.
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