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Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction is loss of desire and loss of satisfaction from sexual activity. It can happen at any part of sexual activity. It is caused by sexual trauma, medical conditions, psychological issues, drug side effect, alcohol abuse, smoking, etc. Symptoms are erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, less vaginal lubrication, loss of orgasm, pain, etc. Treatment is based on the cause like medication modification, sex therapy, counseling, etc.

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My testosterone level is low and I am facing erection issues. Shall I go for testosterone injection?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 35-year-old male weight 299 pounds and height 6.1 feet . My blood sugar is 160, HbA1c is 7.2. Testosterone is 153, free testosterone is 3.2. I am undergoing treatment for depression for which my medications are Qutipin 50 mg at night and Arip Mt 10 mg bd. I have consulted a sexolo...  Read Full »


Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Erectile dysfunction, in your case, could be due to depression itself, due to medications, or low testosterone levels, or diabetes. Are you diabetic? When did erection problems start? Was it related to an episode of depression, or was it after starting medicines? Is ...  Read Full »

What are the reasons behind my premature ejaculation and how to overcome it?

Query: Hello doctor,I want to address my issue with premature ejaculation and understand the reasons behind it. Ever since I started masturbating, I have been experiencing problems with premature ejaculation (PE). Whether it is during sexual intercourse or masturbation, I typically ejaculate within one or ...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern about your symptoms, There are several reasons for premature ejaculation. These can include: Stressful work, such as night duties or jobs with long working hours. Conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid issues can affec...  Read Full »

Please review my penile color Doppler report.

Query: Hello doctor, I want to know about the penile color doppler of the cavernosal arteries in erectile dysfunction. The color Doppler of cavernosal arteries was done after the intracavernosal injection of 0.8 ml of Papaverine (30 mg/ml) into the right corpus cavernosum. The initial diameter of the cave...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Often, the color doppler of cavernosal arteries gives an erroneous result if there is a lack of psychological stimulation. Hence many laboratories use erotic visual stimulation. Having said this, a PSV (peak systolic velocity) of 30 cm/sec is considered normal, but 25 ...  Read Full »

I have headaches, insomnia, and loss of libido. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 43-year-old male, and I am married. About 15 years ago, I had the habit of masturbation for a long time, and albumin came out at night. But gradually, I imagined sex all the time, and pressing pain in the left side of my head began. At present, I have a pressing headache in the left...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. The first thing to mention is that masturbation does not cause weakness or sexual dysfunction, contrary to popular belief. Relax. The current disease is not your fault. I need some details for a better unders...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from sperm leakage problems for the past six years. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old. Is there a solution to the problem of my sperm leaking for the last 6 years? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sharath Kumar. C

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Semen leakage is one of the male sexual disorders in which the carrier fluid of sperm, known as semen, slips out or leaks out of the shaft without an erection causing great frustration for the male. The basic cause of semen leakage is the overstimulated functioning of t...  Read Full »

What causes reduced semen spurts?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 47-year-old male in good health. Within the last six months when I ejaculated, I only had one to three large spurts. Previously, I had about four to six. The volume is still good. I am on Prestiq and Xanax. Is this problem reversible and is it a sign of more problems to come?  Read Full »


Dr. Karthik Rajan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. I would like to know whether there is any decrease in your sexual drive or erections. If there is not any then as long as your semen volume is normal, I do not think there are any concerns as of right now. If the problem persists, I woul...  Read Full »

Can antidepressants cause loss of libido?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I do not have any sexual desire or libido. I am not getting normal erection. I have done a hormonal test to see if something is wrong. Currently, I am on antidepressant. The clinic said that the results are normal. But, I have a feeling that something must be there. Kin...  Read Full »


Dr. Bindiya Thakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your submitted blood work (attachment removed to protect patient identity) looks normal. I do have some questions for you though. Did you have normal puberty as compared to your peers such as height, shaving, pubic hair, etc? Did you have normal sexual desire and li...  Read Full »

I have had less interest in sex since a year. How do I manage it?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 31 years old, and I married last year. For almost a month, I feel to have less interest in sex. Now that my wife has been in her place for 15 days. I do not have the desire to have sex, and I am not having morning wood. Yesterday and today, I did little core exercises. Today morning...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. These issues happen due to anxiety. I advise you to follow these instructions: Choose an appropriate place for sex with no disturbance. Make sure you and your partner are fully naked before sex. The room should not be very cold as ...  Read Full »

I have had low energy and sex drive for over a year. Please suggest a treatment.

Query: Hi doctor, I am in my mid-twenties. I exercise and eat healthy, have good friends, and have a good job. I am 188 cm tall and weigh 88 Kg. However, I have had low energy and sex drive for over a year, maybe more. I have been using Testogel for one month and I am not happy with the results. Therefore,...  Read Full »


Dr. Divakara. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The normal range of FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) in adults is 1.5-12.4 IU/L, and LH (luteinizing hormone) levels are 1.8-8.6 IU/L. So your FSH is low but not LH. Also, normal testosterone levels in males are 9-38 nmol/L which is well in ...  Read Full »

My husband never initiates sex and we only had sex five to six times in nine months. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor,My husband never initiates sex and we only had sex five to six times in nine months. It has been nine months since our marriage. He is never interested in sex. He is a sugar patient as well and he has high triglycerides. He is taking Rosubest F and Gluconorm 500 mg from last year. What ...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Low libido could be due to any of the following reasons. Infections: This can be due to urine infection. Please get urine routine and ultrasound of pelvis. Diabetes and hypertension: Make sure blood pressure and ...  Read Full »

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