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Dear Doctor, I Have Been Suffering From Anxiety And Depression
Question: Dear Doctor, I have been suffering from Anxiety and Depression since childhood. I got married and have 2 sons. My sex life is good. Even though having the problem of Anxiety, I wonderfully perform hitherto. I got married 20 years ago. Since last 2 months I have been suffering from low libido and Erectyle Disfunction. Kindly suggest how to overcome this problem and advise any suitable medicines.
Brief Answer:
The cause for ED need to be searched. Read my answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to the 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have read your concern and below is my opinion.
The chronic depression seems to be most likely cause for your erectile dysfunction.
However I suggest you rule out following cause as well....
_Check your blood pressure to rule out hypertension
_Rule out diabetes by random blood sugar estimation
_If you are obese (BMI more than 25) than obesity might be cause for which weight need to be removed
_If you have smoking or alcohol history than it can be cause
Kindly provide any history of prostate disease, cardiac disease or spinal injury if present to comment further.
If all comes clear than depression is most likely cause for which consult nearby good psychiatrist for getting antidepressant drug course and behavioural counselling.
The tadalafil like drug for erectile dysfunction can be used for short time if your treating doctor feels that.
Hope I have answered your question
Let me know if I can assist you further
Regards
The cause for ED need to be searched. Read my answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to the 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have read your concern and below is my opinion.
The chronic depression seems to be most likely cause for your erectile dysfunction.
However I suggest you rule out following cause as well....
_Check your blood pressure to rule out hypertension
_Rule out diabetes by random blood sugar estimation
_If you are obese (BMI more than 25) than obesity might be cause for which weight need to be removed
_If you have smoking or alcohol history than it can be cause
Kindly provide any history of prostate disease, cardiac disease or spinal injury if present to comment further.
If all comes clear than depression is most likely cause for which consult nearby good psychiatrist for getting antidepressant drug course and behavioural counselling.
The tadalafil like drug for erectile dysfunction can be used for short time if your treating doctor feels that.
Hope I have answered your question
Let me know if I can assist you further
Regards
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