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Hello, I Am 22 Years Old And Have Had Trouble

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Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2020
Question: Hello, i am 22 years old and have had trouble getting erections this past week. What can I do?
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 minute later)
I am usually very sexually active and this is all new to me
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It can be stress related.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I want to know if you are taking any medications or supplements especially anabolic androgenic steroids if you have been using alcohol recently.
Stress can be the main cause of erectile dysfunction in young adults .
Also taking count that you don't have any other symptoms or history of erectile dysfunction before stress can be the main cause.
If you are having a stressed job or problems recently it may be the cause of erectile dysfunction.
I think relieving stress can be helpful.
Also talk to your partner to support you emotionally and help you pas this situation.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 hours later)
Thank you! Im not even getting them in the mornings anymore which is why im concerned
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Wait for a week or two before checking testosterone levels.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.

Having no erections in the morning may signify erectile dysfunction caused by drugs (antidepressants), low testosterone, obesity, diabetes, etc.

You can wait for a week or two, trying to minimize stress and relax hoping that this will resolve by itself.

If it doesn't seem to get better you may check testosterone levels, cholesterol, and blood sugar.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Dr. Olgeta Xhufka

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Practicing since :2011

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Hello, I Am 22 Years Old And Have Had Trouble

I am usually very sexually active and this is all new to me