Question:
Dr, my husband underwent a sinus operation on 13.4.2010. After the operation we realize that he got sexual dysfunction. Why?

Answer:
Healthy sexual function requires healthy body, healthy mind, normal neurological function and normal circulatory function. If the body function is down due to some weakness, it would be difficult to perform sexual function, so also a disturbed mind and disturbed neurological and circulatory functions, because for man, getting a firm and stable erection involve normal bodily functions. Your husband has gone through a sinus operation. Assuming the sinus was in the lower part of his body, maybe near the anus, any procedure done there can cause some local inflammation which might interfere with the local circulation and nerves function. If the sinus operation involves the inflamed sinuses behind his nose and he has to take medication to reduce nasal mucous swelling like anti histamines, that medication can interfere with the penile circulation and cause ED!. If it so happen that he has some metabolic disease like diabetes or high blood cholesterol, these can also worsen his erectile function, thus causing his present predicament. Maybe once his sinus has healed and he does not have to take the sinus medications (antihistamines) and his metabolic disease is controlled and he is able to move his body and exercises, he might be able to get back his sexual function. The chances are he might need to seek professional help for his erectile dysfunction rather than trying self help, more so if he is not young. Medical support in the form of PDE-5 Inhibitor like ‘Viagra’ or ‘Cialis’ might be able to pep up his sexual life and once he can get spontaneous erection, he might not need to take the medication.