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Morning Erection

Morning erection or otherwise called nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT), is a normal occurrence when a man wakes up with an erect penis. It is caused due to physical stimulation, high levels of testosterone in the morning, and brain relaxation.

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My penis is normal but I am not getting a morning erection. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My penis is normal but I am not getting a morning erection. What is the reason and what should I do to get back my morning erection? Please help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Loss of a morning erection can be due to: 1 Stress due to work or family-related, night duties – plan for regular exercise and yoga. 2 Depression. 3 Varicocele – ultrasound scrotum can help in diagnosing it. 4 Fear of failure - having...  Read Full »

I am having trouble maintaining an erection. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I got married last month. I am not able to maintain a strong erection that is needed for penetration. And, my libido is also low nowadays.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. I request you to provide following information so the diagnosis can be made and suitable remedy can be offered. Have you experienced the same issues while masturbating or doing sex in the past? How did the problem start...  Read Full »

I am unable to sustain an erection during sex. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 52 years old, and I am hypertensive for the past 12 years and diabetic for the past seven years. I am using Tozaar 50, one tablet for my hypertension and Amaryl 1 mg, half tablet before break fast and half tablet before dinner, for my diabetes. Of late, during intercourse, I am not...  Read Full »


Dr. Murali Rayani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your erectile dysfunction is due to autonomic neuropathy, meaning a dysfunction of the nerve. Troynuron SR tablet is a multivitamin combination of Methylcobalamin and Folate. It is used to treat neuropathy. There is no need to fear about its side effects. Keep sug...  Read Full »

I have erection problems. How to manage?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 46 years old. My weight is 75 kg and my height is 6 feet. I have no diabetes or BP, but have asthma and it is under control. I am facing problems in getting erections. It is getting worse with time. Please suggest some treatment for this. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Pankaj Kumar Mittal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have given very little information regarding your query. You have not given information regarding your education, marital status, number of children and profession. Actually all these things are important in the management in erectile dysfunction. Please answer my ...  Read Full »

Does low testosterone levels affect erection?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 33 years old. I never had sex and physically fit. I do not drink alcohol or smoke. My eating habit is healthy and I do not have much stress. I did my medical test three months back and found my testosterone level is below the minimum limit. I started eating vegetables and fruits, but...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There is no need to get stressed due to low testosterone levels. As you are getting early morning tightness, this means that there is no organic issue. If you have to go for urine in the morning, even then, that tightness is signific...  Read Full »

I do not get much pleasure in sex as like masturbation. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I have been married for one year. My problem is low sexual drive. I do have morning erections but not regularly. When I have sex one to two times a week, I do not masturbate. Otherwise, I masturbate two to three times a week. Unlike having sex, I get enormous ...  Read Full »


Dr. Soni Ravi Mukundkumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. At the age of 30, the neurological illness, diabetes, and hypertension are not common. So mostly the cause is anxiety and stress for erectile problems. Stress and worries can make a person distracted even while masturbation. When a person watches a porn movie because o...  Read Full »

I am feeling low libido. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 36 years old, male. Recently I am not feeling as much libido as it used to be. My penis does erect but not to its fullest all the time. The erection does not last longer and I have frequent difficulty in penetration during intercourse. I ejaculate very early (typically after two ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Before I can answer you, I request you to provide the following details. This is important because without proper information the suggested intervention is unlikely to help you completely. 1. Your age? 2. Duration of p...  Read Full »

Why do I not get sexual desire unless I take medication?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old male. Earlier, I was very much sexually active. Then, I found that I am not sexually aroused and so visited a sexologist. He told me that I have a low libido problem. He did a blood examination and found my testosterone is 3.72 ng/mL. He suggested me to take Androsar 4...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Decreased desire is often the result of low testosterone in most adults and I think there is a need to test the serum testosterone level after treatment if not done. In case serum testosterone level is still low, then you ca...  Read Full »

I suffer from erectile dysfunction. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a male, 37 years old, height 5'10'', weight 78 kg, and suffering erectile dysfunction for the last two years after my marriage. I am unable to perform at the bed. The penis is not enough hard to go inside the vagina. Some days I took Tadalafil and Jermivit forte and Tentex forte bu...  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand all your concerns. Erectile dysfunction is a common issue with two main subtypes with two different management. The first is organic and the second is psychological, we have to differentiate between the two. Please answer the following questions: How wa...  Read Full »

I am a 24-year-old male having difficulty in achieving and maintaining an erection. I also smoke and drink. Am I having erectile dysfunction?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old man, and I have noticed changes in my sexual health that are worrying me. Normally, I used to have morning erections, which I understand are related to the REM phase of sleep. However, for some time now, I have stopped having these morning erections altogether. In a...  Read Full »


Dr. Patil Pratik Pramod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern about the changes you have been experiencing in your sexual health. Considering your weight of 242 pounds and the fact that you are dealing with chronic alcoholism and smoking, it is highly likely that these addictions are contributing to t...  Read Full »

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