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I suffer from premature ejaculation. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old unmarried male, who is suffering from premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. I do not get a hard erection during masturbation. And I ejaculate in less than 50 seconds. I once tried having sex, but I ejaculated during the foreplay itself, so I did not penetrat... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premature ejaculation is very common and is usually not associated with any disease, but it may be due to anxiety. Sometimes, there may be a problem with the prostate gland and thyroid hormone. Most often it is a chronic problem and you have to take medicines. Also, the... Read Full »
I am facing premature ejaculation. How to correct it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old individual. During intercourse, my penis gets an erection, but I ejaculate in less than a minute. It is becoming difficult. I am losing confidence. Glans penis (head) is completely covered by foreskin and cannot be seen when tried to retract. It is painful and not po... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Premature ejaculation is very common and is usually not associated with any disease but may be due to anxiety. However, it is sometimes associated with infection of male accessory glands, which is treatable. You can learn ... Read Full »
I have low testosterone levels. How to improve them?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 25 years old. My total testosterone was low. It was 400 ng/dL. This was on last Friday after a very intense week with insufficient sleep and no exercise. My question is, am I stuck with this? How can I improve this to any value within the normal range? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. However, I would like you to answer few questions so that I can help you better. Why did you do the test? Do you have any sexual or infertility problem? Male testosterone levels (T level) usually range between 250 ng/dL and 850 ... Read Full »
What is the reason for poor erection and low libido during sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having erection problems and low libido during sex. I am married for six years, and now I am 37 years old. Just after marriage, I discovered that I had this erection problem but was at a mild level, and I could manage to have sex with a few days gap in between. I felt a lack of mood ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Erection problems can be due to lifestyle factors like taking alcohol, smoking, or being overweight. It may also be due to any major illness or some medicines. Often it can be due to stress, anxiety, or due to blood abnormalities for which you need to do blood tests ... Read Full »
Will quitting masturbation help poor erection and premature ejaculation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a married man and I have problems while doing sex. I am doing masturbation once a month. Could you please advise some medicine for resolving the problem? Please help me to sort out this problem. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation is normal. It does not cause physical problems or sexual problems. Also, do not give any importance to an advertisement that mentions that masturbation causes health problems or destroys life, and masturbation does not require any treatment. However, ... Read Full »
Why is my penis hard even while flaccid?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a problem with my penis. It feels hard like a hard rubber tube even while flaccid. The veins have also become very prominent. Sex is now painful and my penis becomes sore and red after intercourse. I had all the tests done. All STD tests came out negative. The problem has b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. You have not mentioned what all the tests you did. You have mentioned only STD tests (sexually transmitted disease). It appears to be due to stress or anxiety, so do relaxation exercise. However to exclude other cause, you need to ... Read Full »
Will using an IUD reduces sex drive?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had a low sex drive for a year already, and I do not know why, but I need help. I have had an IUD Mirena for two years now. Can that be the cause? If I were to take it out, would that change anything? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be due to the hormones in the IUD (intrauterine device). You may get better sometime after removal. It may also be due to stress and anxiety, so relax and do exercise and you will be fine. If you do not get better after a month, then to exclude other cause, you nee... Read Full »
I am suffering from premature ejaculation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 38 years old, suffering from premature ejaculation for the last four to five years. I ejaculate in less than 10 to 15 seconds. My height is 5 feet 9 inches and I weigh around 72 kg. I do not suffer from any major disease. Please advise what needs to be done for premature ejaculati... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premature ejaculation is very common and is usually not associated with any disease. It may be due to anxiety, sometimes, however, there may be a problem with the prostate gland and thyroid hormone. Most often it is a chronic problem and you have to take medicines of... Read Full »
I lose my erection when I try to penetrate. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 38 year old male, who is a regular smoker, and I work abroad. I go home for two months every year. From the last two years, I am facing problems in my sex life, when I go home. My penis is not getting erect fully, and when I try to penetrate, I lose my erection. I drink alcohol onl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Erectile dysfunction is due to anxiety and stress, so relax and unwind. Do regular exercises. To exclude physical cause, you need to do the following blood tests: Postprandial blood sugar. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). Prolactin. Testosterone. Depending on... Read Full »
Why do I have seminal leak and testis pain on excitement?
Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing seminal leak and pain in left testis on excitement without sex. Situation worsens when excited after exercising. This seminal discharge is causing anxiety and pain. I am having this problem since last 10 years. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. It may be due to infection of epididymis or prostate. You should do ultrasound of scrotum, prostate and also bacterial culture along with drug sensitivity of prostatic massage fluid, after which a course of suitable antibiotic ma... Read Full »