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Medical Conditions - Nocturnal Erection

Nocturnal erection, also medically called nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT), indicates erections occurring at night without any sexual stimulation. It is usual for men to have three to five erections in an eight-hour sleep, with each erection lasting to about half an hour. Erections usually occur during rapid eye movement sleep when there is only little production of norepinephrine, which prevents erection by stopping blood flow.

All nocturnal erection Q&A

Can cold temperature affect penis and cause numbness?

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How can I manage diabetes and erectile dysfunction at 52?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your erectile dysfunction is due to autonomic neuropathy, meaning a dysfunction of the nerve.

I stopped masturbating and now I have nightfall. Is it normal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. What you are experiencing is completely normal and not a sign of any disease or weakness.

How to avoid early morning erection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your penis length is normal. In this age erection on minor scenes or thoughts is very common.

Answered By
Dr. Shazia Anjum

Dr. Shazia Anjum

I used to masturbate long back. Is this the reason for my sudden night erections?

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How to prevent nightfall and nocturnal erections?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Masturbation is normal; 95 percent of males do that (out of a hundred male ninety-five males).

Why does morning erection prolong even after ejaculation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Morning erection is normal and it usually subsides as you go to the toilet. I need to ask you a few questions to clarify.

Is it necessary to get a good morning erection every single day?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Morning erection happens during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, and the length of REM sleep is more during the later stages of sleep, that is, early mornings.

Answered By
Dr. Prashanth. B

Dr. Prashanth. B

What are the causes for nocturnal emissions in an adult male?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Wet dreams or night falls are called nocturnal emissions, which are normal.

What is the cure for priapism?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. I think you are suffering from stuttering priapism.

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