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What causes a sudden reduction in erection duration?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Earlier, I was having a good duration of my erection, around 30 to 40 minutes, but suddenly, for the past week, my erection duration has become much shorter. Why?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understood your concern.

I understand your concern about your symptoms. There are several possible causes of premature ejaculation, including:

  1. Stressful work conditions, such as night shifts or 24-hour jobs.

  2. Medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disorders can affect ejaculation. Keeping your blood sugar, blood pressure, and thyroid hormone levels under control may help.

  3. Long-term use of medications for hypertension or psychiatric conditions.

  4. Having an affair can lead to feelings of guilt, which may affect your overall well-being.

  5. Lack of exercise and obesity can also contribute to health issues.

  6. You should get these tests done to rule out underlying conditions: Fasting blood sugar (FBS) and postprandial blood sugar (PPBS) to check for diabetes, blood pressure (BP) monitoring, and thyroid function tests (free triiodothyronine, free thyroxine, thyroid-stimulating hormone).

  7. Frequent masturbation.

  8. Excess watching of porn.

  9. Receiving less foreplay from a partner or a lack of knowledge regarding foreplay and female masturbation.

I suggest you use tablet Duralast (Dapoxetine) 30 mg as a temporary solution. Natural method to Increase the foreplay duration involves providing women 15 to 20 minutes of foreplay and men should receive 10 to 15 minutes of foreplay for a good blood supply to the penis for a long and hard erection. Foreplay should be in a relaxed manner. Your partner should learn to give foreplay in a way that you do not ejaculate and enjoy. You can try relaxing music. Sex is not a race; duration does not mean your partner is happy. Love your partner, learn about female masturbation, and give your partner an orgasm.

I hope this helps.

Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 23, 2025
Reviewed At August 23, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Raveendran S R is a dedicated diabetes specialist and sexual medicine expert committed to providing evidence-based, confidential, and patient-centered care. With strong clinical and academic experience, he specializes in managing diabetes, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, performance concerns, and other men’s health conditions through structured and scientifically guided treatment approaches. Dr. Raveendran focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health improvement while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Known for his compassionate and professional approach, he believes in clear communication and helping patients make informed decisions to improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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