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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am unable to achieve an erection while having intercourse.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Hello,

Thank you for stopping by!

I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues.

According to your complaints, you may be suffering from erectile dysfunction. The reason for erectile dysfunction (ED) is as follows:

  1. Stress due to work or family-related, night duties – Plan for regular exercise and yoga.
  2. Depression.
  3. Varicocele – Ultrasound scrotum can help diagnose.
  4. Fear of failure - Having one episode of ED once may make you feel you will end up with ED.
  5. Low self-esteem - Due to chronic masturbation.
  6. Homosexuality – Not attracted to same-sex.
  7. Religious constraints.
  8. Smoking and alcohol.
  9. Long-term illness – Cardiac disease, thyroid disease, kidney disease, or any other disease with long-term medication.
  10. Need to check doppler penis, USG (ultrasound) pelvis, and scrotum, blood pressure, RBS (random blood sugar), free T3, T4, testosterone, TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)

Share more details regarding the above reasons, we can work on diagnosis and treatment.

  1. You need to plan for regular exercise and a proper diet.
  2. List of exercises: Basic exercises like Kegels, squats, yoga, running, or fast walking for five minutes.
  3. Missionary sex possession: Planks, push-ups, mountain climbers, glute bridges.
  4. Standing sex position: Bicep curls, pull-ups, jump squats.
  5. Doggy style: Jump squats, walking lunge.
  6. Cowgirl or the girl on the top move: Glute bridges, leg raises.
  7. Food: Strawberry, apple, avocado, sweet potato, sesame seed, almond, garlic, and little chocolate.
  8. For a temporary solution – You can take tablet Tadalafil 5 mg twice a day.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Raveendran S R
Dr. Raveendran S R

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