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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I am suddenly facing difficulty in maintaining my erection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old male with a height of 6 feet, and I weigh 207 pounds. My penis does not feel erect. Before six months, it was fine, and I had good sex feelings, but now, I do not experience any good feelings, and my penis does not get erect. It seemed to happen all of a sudden. I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I believe that you have developed an erectile dysfunction which can occur due to infection, diabetes (elevated blood glucose levels), or hypertension (elevated blood pressure). Please check your blood pressure and do a sugar test, an... 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 »
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 have low testosterone. Can varicocele correction help?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 34 years old. My height is 5'11' and weight is 90 kg. I have been facing erectile dysfunction for the past three years. I visited an andrologist and he did various tests. All are good except that my testosterone levels are low. My doctor suggested that it should be due to varicocele.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think erectile dysfunction is caused by mild varicocele. In case, if it was moderate to high grade of varicocele, then we can expect a reversal of the problem on the correction of varicocele. Regarding low testosterone, varicose could be the reason. It is possib... Read Full »
Will Clomifene help in increasing testosterone levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old male. I have been having issues with ED, fatigue, irritability, and urinary urgency. I just felt like my nether regions are lacking in nutrition. Penis feels abnormally limp and dead a lot, and have trouble maintaining erections during sex. Also, I am leaking urine a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The doctor basically gave you Clomifene because most likely he suspected that since you have gynecomastia, therefore, there might be low prolactin levels as well and Clomifene is an anti-estrogen drug, therefore it will help to decrease the gynecomastia and possibly ... Read Full »
Why does my penis become soft and flaccid during sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I get a penile erection during initial foreplay, but after some time, the penis becomes loose, and the penis does not hold an erection for long enough to complete the foreplay and move forward to penetration. The penis becomes flaccid just before penetration, and there is a sudden loss... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It seems you may be suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED). Causes for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) include: 1. Stress due to work or family-related issues. 2. Depression. 3. Varicocele. 4. Fear of failure. 5. Low self-esteem. 6.... Read Full »
My penis goes flaccid during intimacy attempts. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,We are planning for a baby, and when I attempt intimacy, the penis becomes flaccid after some time, preventing us from having proper intercourse. This issue has been occurring for the past month. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your complaints, you suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED). The reasons for erectile dysfunction (ED) include: Stress due to work or family-related issues, night duties - consider planning for regular exercise and yoga. Depre... Read Full »
Why is there variation in T hormone levels in the evening?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 41 years old. My height is 5'7" and I weigh about 74 kg. I am suffering from ED. T3-110, T4-9.4, TSH-1.37 Total cholesterol 238 (last year), and 249 recently. 25 OH Vitamin D (total) 58.87 ng/ml. Blood glucose random-104 Blood glucose post prandial 124 g/dL HbA1c 6.3 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. All your tests are normal except for high level of FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (lutenizing hormone) and prolactin and your endocrinologist advises for no medicine. For managing your ED (erectile dysfunction) try the life style modifications and use of Silde... 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 »
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 »
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 »
I am experiencing sexual problems. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have no sugar and BP. I am living a healthy lifestyle. I am suffering severely from ED and PE since last 10 to 12 years (it lasts for two to three minutes only). Please advise proper medicine which is not harmful to my health. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many reasons for this condition, so you need to be evaluated and physical examination is required. For managing ED (erectile dysfunction), a drug like Sildenafil or Tadalafil are the first-line treatment. Sildenafil can be started from 50 mg for almost half a... Read Full »
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