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Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is a type of sexual dysfunction, where a man is unable to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. It can be psychological or due to some underlying health issue. Physical causes of ED are heart problems, high blood pressure and cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, prostate cancer, etc.

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Did I destroy my penis by masturbating so dry and aggressively?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 29-years-old male, and I do not have diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease. But I am suffering from erectile dysfunction and low libido. I can barely get an erection, and when an erection happens, it is incomplete (only 30%), and my penis is not hard enough, immediately goe...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. The picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have uploaded is not opening. Your hormonal, vascular, and even neurological investigations are normal, so you no need to get worried about that. And I would like to tell ...  Read Full »

Can masturbation addiction result in lost interest in sex?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 37 years old, married and having two kids. My daughter is 8 years old and son is 4.6 years. I got married 9 years before. For the last 2 to 3 years that is after my second baby I am facing issue in our sexual relationship. I have lost desire, lack of interest, low libido, erectile dys...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation does not cause any adverse effects on potency. If you are enjoying masturbation, then no need to worry. This also proves that you have libido, but you are not much enjoying sexual intercourse. You have to find ways to enjoy sexual intercourse. Spend a ...  Read Full »

I am experiencing erectile dysfunction. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 50-year-old male. I have been a diabetic for more than 20 years. I am taking insulin injections and tablets for diabetes. Due to this, I have been affected by erectile dysfunction for one year. My physician advised Tfil 20 tablets. Initially, I had good results. But I find it is ...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you are not getting good results with 20 mg tablets, then I would advise you to take 5 mg tablets regularly for at least four weeks. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the above medicine with their cons...  Read Full »

I have erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a lack of interest in sex, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, depression, and low BP.  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please provide me more details. What kind of symptoms do you have? Have you taken any treatment so far? Any history of hypertension or diabetes? Any history of smoking or an excess alcohol intake?   Read Full »

Can psychiatric medicines lead to poor erection and delayed ejaculation?

Query: Hello doctor, I was on Escitalopram for the past 14 years till date and with Lorel also before five years back but later the psychiatrist stopped. Now, I am only on Nexito 0.5 mg daily for three days and once Nexito plus on the fourth day. I have an erectile dysfunction for which I am consuming hom...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Taking Escitalopram or Lorazepam without a regular supervision of a psychiatrist for long periods of time is not advisable. This affects the health badly. Nexito is Escitalopram only and this could be the reason for your poor orgasm or delayed ejaculation. If your li...  Read Full »

What is the remedy for poor erection on one side?

Query: Hello doctor, I think I have a certain level of erectile dysfunction. My penis becomes hard but only from the left side and refrains from staying erect. What is the remedy for this situation?  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If there is poor erection on one side then this cannot be ignored. This could be due to some vascular issues. Have you got any injury during sexual intercourse in the recent past? Or sudden bending during masturbation? Is there any hist...  Read Full »

How can I wean from Veniz XR safely without withdrawal symptoms?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23 year old male. Currently, I am taking 225 mg Veniz XR for depression. I am taking it for the past 6 years. My problem is ED. For the past one year, I am suffering from erectile dysfunction. Please suggest me some medicine. I am unmarried. Can I use Sildenafil for one night stan...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, drugs like Sildenafil or Tadalafil can be used on SOS basis (as and when required). These drugs if used about half to one hour before intercourse can help to improve the erection and will make hard erection.Veniz XR (Venlafaxine) can increase adrenergic output and...  Read Full »

I have nightfall and erection issues. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am facing loss in erection and I am also not able to masturbate. Because when I try to mastrubate my erection loosens and my testis is also small in size. I also have nightfall issue.  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Have you taken any consultation from any doctor? Any investigations done?  Read Full »

I have premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am facing erectile dysfunction for the last three to four years and also early ejaculation. Presently, I am using medicines for BP - Tenormin 50 mg and also for depression - Aplog 2 mg, Pethidine 50 mg and Mirtaz 15 mg for the past 10 years. My problem of ED and EE is from past five...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your blood pressure remains in the normal range then that is good otherwise this should be controlled. I hope your blood sugar levels are also normal. You should get HbA1c levels checked in order to rule out any altered levels over a period of time. You should al...  Read Full »

I am suffering from erectile dysfunction. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am male 30 years old and unmarried. I am suffering from erectile dysfunction. There is no erection when I go near a female. When it comes to masturbation, erection is there, just timing is very short. Moreover, many drops and colorless viscous fluid appears after urination. Is it cu...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is not a problem. The discharge of sticky fluid is nothing but precum discharge. This will not cause any weakness. Since you have an erection during masturbation but are losing during sex, this is probably occurring due to psychological reasons. You should seek...  Read Full »

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