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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My ejaculation is premature, I have erectile dysfunction, and I have size issues. What do I do?
Query: Hi doctor,I have premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and size issues. How can I get rid of them? I am 31 years old. My height is 5 feet and 7 inches, and I weigh 85 kilograms.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi Welcome to icliniq.com. You have multiple problems and also use allopathic and herbal medicine. To manage erectile dysfunction, you can use drugs like Sildenafil (phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors) and or Tadalafil (phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors). And for premature ejaculation, y... Read Full »
What is the advised dose of Sildenafil for a diabetic person like me?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 54 years male, having erectile dysfunction and diabetes for the last three years with HbA1c value 8 %. Can you please prescribe the dose of Sildenafil? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Erectile dysfunction can be due to many conditions including psychological and underlying conditions like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid dysfunction, atherosclerotic disease and some medicine such as antipsychotic, some antihypertensives. So you need to be evaluated to... Read Full »
Kindly tell me what to do for erectile dysfunction.
Query: Hi doctor,I am suffering from erectile dysfunction. Kindly tell me what to do. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The causes of erectile dysfunction are many including medical conditions such as hypertension, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, local genital pathology, low sex hormones, etc., and it can be psychological also. So get the investigation done to rule out medical conditions.... Read Full »
I do not get erection needed for sex. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 years old (weight 78 kg), married, and my height is 5 feet 11 inch. I feel lack of libido during sex. During sex, I do not feel excited enough and do not get erection needed for sex. I use my hand and erotic thoughts to get the erection first and complete the task somehow as we... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The causes of these symptoms are multiple including medical conditions as well as psychological in nature. So, we first need to rule out the medical conditions that may be responsible for these symptoms by some investigation such as blood sugar, thyroid function test, s... Read Full »
I am 28 years old and suffering from erectile dysfunction. What can be done?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 28 years old and suffering from erectile dysfunction during sex with my wife. I had semi-hard erection two times. Six months before also I had a similar issue for 15 days then again I was normal after that but again issue has started since three days. I masturbate every day mostly whi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If it is only on two occasions then you can wait, but if it is frequent then you can manage it by two approaches namely drug and behavioral. Drug therapy includes Sildenafil, Tadalafil, and Vardenafil. Behavioral therapy includes Masters and Johnson technique. It is dif... Read Full »
I experienced soreness in my scrotum region and could not get an erection. Why does it happen?
Query: Hi doctor, I was having an intimate moment with my partner. We were getting close, and I kept getting an erection but did not ejaculate. This went on for four hours. I then noticed a very slight tenderness in my scrotum region. I briefly experienced it even while standing. After about an hour or so,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Long erection can cause pain, and because of pain and tenderness, temporary erectile problems can occur. However, it would be best to have it checked to determine why it takes so long to ejaculate and the exact cause of tenderness. It would ... Read Full »
Why do I not get an erection with my new partner?
Query: Hello doctor, I am not confident and cannot get an erection with this new partner. I am depressed, and this is nothing new to me. I dated her before, and it was the same thing. She intimidates me; this does not happen with other partners I have had. Please help me. I know the problem is completely... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Probably, you are suffering from erectile dysfunction situational type. Two different approaches can manage it: Non-drug - Dual sex therapy and behavioral therapy. Drug treatment includes Sildenafil, Vardenafil, Tadalafil, Phentolamine, etc. It is diffi... Read Full »
I am unable to keep my erection for more than five minutes. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am unable to keep the erection for more than five minutes. Whenever I try to do intercourse I lose my erection and it gets really hard to penetrate.Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your problem and understand your concern. As you are currently taking Tadalafil and still have the erectile dysfunction, then most probably you need to get the problem investigated, and also do you have any other medical conditions? You can give a... Read Full »
I have erection problem, penetration issue, and low libido. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have erection problem, penetration issue, and low libido. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Many reasons can cause the problem of weak erection and low libido, so you need to be evaluated and investigated to find the cause. The main reason for these problems is Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, thyroid hormone, or other hormonal issues. If you are currently ... Read Full »
Do I need a prescription for erectile dysfunction pills?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing erectile dysfunction. Are there any over-the-counter medications for a quick solution? I am on a tour with my wife and I am not accessible to any specialist. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is difficult to get such drugs over the counter. I suggest you can use tablets used to treat erectile dysfunctions like Sildenafil 50 mg or Tadalafil 10 mg. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the medicines. Silden... Read Full »