Tropical summer nights can also increase the incidence of insomnia and erectile dysfunction.

(Edaily reporter Li Shanyong) Due to frequent overtime, irregular living habits, and especially the recent tropical nights, the number of modern people suffering from insomnia is increasing. Many days you stay up late, causing mental and physical fatigue. Especially recently, not only has the number of insomnia increased, but the number of people drinking and playing games late at night has also increased, and the number of people staying up late has also increased.

Sleep can be defined as a physiological state in which our body recovers its functions. Fatigue can be relieved through a period of physical and mental rest. However, if there is insufficient sleep, fatigue will continue to accumulate. This becomes a fatal factor in maintaining health.

In particular, lack of sleep and insomnia can be a cause of erectile dysfunction. If insomnia persists for a long time, “reactive oxygen free radicals” (oxygen-containing compounds produced during metabolism in the body) will increase. The right amount of reactive oxygen is good for the body, but if it accumulates in excess, it can actually have a negative effect. If this condition persists, it can reduce the production of the male hormone testosterone, leading to symptoms such as decreased libido, decreased erectile function, and reduced semen volume.

“Men who are under various stresses and often work overtime sometimes suffer from insomnia, and if this continues, they may experience abnormal sexual life symptoms such as erectile dysfunction,” said Lee Moo-yeon, director of Adams Urology. “Through injection therapy, the active oxygen accumulated in the body can be eliminated, but before that, we need to maintain correct lifestyle habits to prevent erectile dysfunction, etc.”

Getting enough sleep is important to prevent erectile dysfunction symptoms caused by sleep deprivation and insomnia. Excessive caffeine intake and long naps are also factors to avoid. Experts agree that you need at least 7 to 8 hours of adequate sleep.

If you are unable to overcome the symptoms of erectile dysfunction despite improving your lifestyle, it is best to maintain an active treatment stance with a urologist. If the symptoms of erectile dysfunction are mild, you may be able to achieve improvement with medication or injections. If the symptoms are severe, surgical options should be considered.