Aphrodisiacs can cause erectile dysfunction.

Abusing aphrodisiacs can lead to erectile dysfunction, loss of sensation in the penis, and a rapid decline in sperm quality, ultimately resulting in infertility.

Associate ProfessorAccording to Pham Ba Nha, Head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department and Head of the Assisted Reproductive Technology – IVF Unit at Bach Mai Hospital (Hanoi), aphrodisiacs are chemical substances that increase sexual desire in both men and women. They may contain toxic substances and are banned from sale and use in many countries worldwide. This type of drug is used...It's used before intercourse to enhance sexual performance, but the side effects and consequences are terrible.

Male aphrodisiacs cause penile erection through the mechanical action of the urinary tract or bladder. Gradually, this weakens the urinary tract and bladder, leading to loss of sensation in the penis, erectile dysfunction, infertility, and other problems.It can lead to cardiovascular collapse during intercourse, or in milder cases, severe headaches, dizziness, and extreme fatigue. Male aphrodisiacs can lead to drug dependence and decreased sperm quality.

Associate Professor Nha further analyzed that some types of aphrodisiacs belonging to the cantharidin group, when ingested, stimulate the bladder and cause a constant urge to urinate. It stimulates the urethra, causing penile erection; however, excessive use will gradually lead to loss of penile sensation and erectile dysfunction.On the other hand, excessive use of this medication can affect sperm quality and cause infertility.

Aphrodisiacs containing alkyl nitrite are vasodilators that increase blood flow to the penis, causing an erection. However, they also dilate coronary arteries. Excessive use can cause shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, and eventually lead to heart failure and coronary artery disease.

Therefore, Associate Professor Nha recommends that...Patients with erectile dysfunction should not use aphrodisiacs but should consult a specialist doctor for appropriate treatment. They should absolutely avoid using unregulated products available on the market.

This expert also noted the distinction.There's a difference between aphrodisiacs and erectile dysfunction medications. Erectile dysfunction medications are drugs used to treat sexual dysfunction, premature ejaculation, or impotence by regulating endogenous enzymes in the body, helping the erectile mechanism regain balance. They are used before intercourse to help achieve an erection, but they are safer than aphrodisiacs. Side effects can sometimes occur. However, since they are still medications, they require a prescription from a specialist doctor.

According to VNE