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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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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 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 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 »

I am unable to get erection during intercourse. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male with a weight of 85 kg and a height of 5 feet 10 inches. Recently, I was not able to get an erection while doing sex and was also ejaculating very soon. This happened two days ago with my current partner while we were having sex for the first time and also with ...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Poor erection in most individuals occurs due to psychological reasons. But sometimes hormonal issues, diabetes, hypertension also worsen the problem. Did you get yourself checked for serum testosterone, prolactin, and blood sugar levels? Do you have any other associ...  Read Full »

I am unable to sustain my erection for long. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am getting erection, but it gets disappear in a few seconds during intercourse. I also feel that my erection is not 100% hard. I do not get a full erection without blowjob. I have been having this problem since last two years. I have one kid and I do not have any issue with my sperm cou...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no specific grading of erection. If you are having erections, then in my opinion, there is no organic problem of your erection.To remove doubt, you can go for serum prolactin and testosterone. Both these investigations will rule out any hormonal cause of the p...  Read Full »

What is the reason for delayed erection?

Query: Hi doctor, My friend is 37 years old and has a fear of marriage. He was not sexually active for a long time. It has resulted in a delayed erection. Recently, he tried and ejaculated only for two to three minutes. He does not feel like a man enough, and he is in fear that he cannot satisfy a woman. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If he is getting a good erection but, ejaculating only for two to three minutes means that he is anxious. It is the reason for poor erection. If his erection is healthy, then there is nothing serious. Drugs like Dapoxetine can be tried to make ejaculation time longer. W...  Read Full »

I lost my erection during penetration during sex. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old male. I never had any sexual activities due to some personal and cultural reasons. Last night, I had sex with my girlfriend. I was fine during foreplay, but I lost my erection on penetration. Hence, I was very much frustrated and depressed. Although, my girlfriend t...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is common in individuals to lose erection during their first intercourse and you should not worry about that. Accept this thing with confidence and you will be able to do better the next time. You had a good erection prior to penetration and it means that there is noth...  Read Full »

Why does my erection suddenly go away during penetration?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 21-years-old male with a weight of 88 kg and a height of 6 feet. I am having an issue with erection. I cannot stay hard for an extended period. Yesterday, I had my first intercourse. I got an erection, and when I penetrated, my penis became soft, and after that, it did not get ...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.If you got a good erection before penetration and then lost it, it was most likely due to psychological reasons. Anticipation, worries about performance, overthinking about sex can result in loss of erection. This is most likely not a physical issue.I suggest you take Silde...  Read Full »

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