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I have a low libido and ED. Can I use progesterone cream?
Query: Hi doctor, I have got two questions about progesterone cream or low libido and ED. Having issues with libido and ED after being diagnosed with chronic prostatitis ten years ago. Now I am clean from microbes with no other symptoms except low libido, no morning erections, and occasionally ED. My hormo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Unless it is for a specific reason, progesterone in men is usually not needed. You need to be deficient in it to be able to use it. Excessive progesterone can cause havoc in your body and many side effects, including estrogen dominance. Th... Read Full »
I have been suffering from diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am 19 years old. I have been taking Zyrtec allergy medicine. A few months ago, I drank soy milk and had terrible stomach cramping and pain a few moments later. The next day, I had terrible gas problems. And was time when I let some gas out, a bunch of yellow jello substance came out. The... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The problem you described meets the criteria for soya intolerance, probably due to some enzyme deficiency involved with soya milk metabolism. About that, you are advised not to use any soy milk in the future. Regarding the erection problem, ... Read Full »
I have lost sensitivity in my penis. Is it reversible?
Query: Hi doctor, About four years ago, when I was self-conscious about the size of my penis, I started looking into ways to increase the size of my penis. Never long-term, but I tried penis water pump and penis extenders. A few times that I used the penis extenders, the ring may have been very tightly pac... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The penis looks almost normal. As you are able to masturbate, post-marriage, sexual activity will not be an issue (rather it is better). Aggressive stretching may have caused some damage but from your... Read Full »
How to improve my erection that is affected by medicines?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 60 years old. I am physically fit and I jog almost 3 to 4 km daily. I am a vegetarian. I have a business of my own. I have undergone angioplasty before 20 years and open heart surgery six years before. But, I am an active person with slim body. My height is 165 cm and weight is 60... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Impotence, characterized by a decrease or loss of the ability to achieve or maintain a firm erection, affects around 20% to 25% of men by the age of 65. Similar to menopause in females, men experience andropause, which can lead to a reduced libido and decreased erectio... Read Full »
Do I have erection issues during oral sex because of anxiety?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 25-year-old male. I have an erection when I am alone, when I masturbate or when I am with my girlfriend. I never had vaginal or oral sex. I tried vaginal sex two years ago but could not maintain the erection due to anxiety. I have a normal erection when I masturbate, but I do not... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You do not have an erection because of anxiety and fear of performance. Stay calm and proceed naturally without thinking much about the situation. I suggest you take the tablet Tadalafil tablet one hour before sex (consult a specialist doctor, talk with him or her, a... Read Full »
I am healthy, but my penis is not erect during sex. Can you please help?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a healthy guy who does not smoke or drink. I am a bit overweight.I get hard on foreplay, but when I try to have sex, my penis does not stand erect. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You and I are more or less about a similar age. I see 950 patients per month. So you have every reason to trust me that it is a fact (at the same time a taboo) that men over 35 begin to lose their reliable erectile function. It is not a... Read Full »
I am having erection problems in front of my partner. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am in a new relationship. I am wanting to impress my partner sexually but my problem is I am getting erection problems in front of her but in the home, when I am alone my erections are normal. Is this some sort of psychological issue? Is this common? How to overcome it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, what you are suffering from is psychological as you only face this problem in front of your partner and not when you are alone. This has to do with performance anxiety as you already feel the need to impress her so your anxiety is acting out in this way. This is quit... Read Full »
Why does my penis become less firm during sex?
Query: Hi doctor, My penis becomes loose during sex; the timing is not the problem. When I start sex, my penis is hard, but after some minutes, it becomes loose. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare. I have reviewed your medical history and understand your concerns. According to your complaints, you may be suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED). The reasons for erectile dysfunction include: Stress due to work or family-related, night duties... Read Full »
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 »