Will the hardness slowly recover?

In most cases, men's erectile hardness can be restored gradually. Decreased hardness may be caused by factors such as psychological stress, lifestyle habits, chronic diseases, abnormal hormone levels, vascular function problems, etc., and can usually be improved through targeted adjustments.

1. Psychological adjustment:

Anxiety, depression, or partner tension can directly affect erectile function. Chronic work stress or concerns about sexual performance may cause the brain to suppress sexually arousing signaling. It is recommended to relieve stress through psychological counseling and mindfulness training. Frank communication between partners can also significantly improve psychological erectile dysfunction.

2. Lifestyle:

Staying up late for a long time, smoking and drinking alcohol will damage the endothelial function of blood vessels. Nicotine constricts blood vessels, and alcohol inhibits testosterone secretion, both of which affect erection hardness. Maintain 7 hours of sleep every day, do 150 minutes of aerobic exercise such as brisk walking and swimming every week, and see improvements in 3-6 months after quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption.

3. Chronic disease management:

Diseases such as diabetes and hypertension can cause microvascular disease. Excessive blood sugar damages nerve conduction, and abnormal blood pressure affects the congestion efficiency of the corpus cavernosum. Fasting blood sugar needs to be controlled below 6.1mmol/L and blood pressure maintained at around 130/80mmHg. Taking medication regularly can slow down the progression of the disease.

4. Hormone balance:

Testosterone levels below 8 nmol/L may cause loss of sexual desire and erectile dysfunction. Aromatase secreted by fat cells in obese people converts testosterone into estrogen. Through weight loss of more than 10% or hormone replacement therapy under the guidance of a doctor, most patients' sexual function improves within 3 months.

5. Blood vessel function:

When atherosclerosis reduces penile blood flow by 40%, penile hardness will decrease. Check four items of blood lipids. It is recommended to control low-density lipoprotein below 2.6mmol/L. Vasoactive drugs such as sildenafil can improve congestion in the short term, but they need to be combined with long-term vascular maintenance measures such as aerobic exercise.

Daily intake of arginine-rich foods such as walnuts and salmon can promote the synthesis of nitric oxide.； Avoid sitting for long periods of time, which may compress blood circulation in the perineum. ； Sitz bathing in warm water for 15 minutes a day can improve local microcirculation. If there is still no improvement after adjusting your lifestyle for 3 months, it is recommended to go to the men's department for professional examinations such as nighttime erection monitoring and penile blood flow ultrasound to rule out organic diseases. In most cases, early intervention results in better recovery of erectile function.