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Question: My 75-year-old husband, who has never had a problem getting and maintaining an erection, has in the past 5 months experienced unsustained erections -- about 80% -- upon beginning intercourse.
This happens to coincide with the fact that we had been using a soy milk product for the same period of time, and that I also initiated a diet plan that removed all gluten, rice, beans, corn, potatoes, etc.; dairy products and most beef from our diets. In addition, he stopped taking a daily vitamin and mineral supplement. I has also been on blood pressure medication and statins for years with no ill effects libido-wise.
Before asking my husband to get his testosterone tested and other tests from our internist, do you have any thoughts on how a more healthy, well-rounded diet might positively affect this situation?
My husband is very sensitive, and I cannot bring this up directly with him.
I would appreciate a response from a doctor who is holistically oriented -- along the lines oAndrew Weil -- since most physicians I know are not fully knowledgeable in this area.
This happens to coincide with the fact that we had been using a soy milk product for the same period of time, and that I also initiated a diet plan that removed all gluten, rice, beans, corn, potatoes, etc.; dairy products and most beef from our diets. In addition, he stopped taking a daily vitamin and mineral supplement. I has also been on blood pressure medication and statins for years with no ill effects libido-wise.
Before asking my husband to get his testosterone tested and other tests from our internist, do you have any thoughts on how a more healthy, well-rounded diet might positively affect this situation?
My husband is very sensitive, and I cannot bring this up directly with him.
I would appreciate a response from a doctor who is holistically oriented -- along the lines oAndrew Weil -- since most physicians I know are not fully knowledgeable in this area.
Brief Answer:
Sex therapy, adjunct workup, tadalafil
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Since you mentioned that alterations in diet were made prior to the erectile dysfunction , you may resume rice, beans, corn, potatoes, soya bean etc that were previously adequate in your diet and that can be considered a wholesome diet.
There is no single diet plan that has shown to be superior over others, research on various internet marketed brands in terms of interactions and side effects is lacking greatly.
In case you are hesitant in interacting about these issues directly with your husband, You may consider fixing an appointment with a sex therapist.
Premature ejaculation and Erectile dysfunction are most commonly due to performance anxiety and stress. Sex therapy is a counseling option that helps you to get rid of performance anxiety and improve interaction between you and your partner w.r.t Sex and relationship.
Diabetes, Hypertension, Neurological issues, hormonal deficiencies or imbalance such as testosterone levels as you mentioned and vascular problems must be screened for in a presentation of erectile dysfunction. Its good to know that the B.P meds and statins haven't affected the libido as beta blockers are associated with a decreased libido and erectile dysfunction. A Doppler Ultrasound of penis can look for any vascular compromise if present.
Smoking and excess alcohol consumption should be avoided and urine should also be tested for any infection in the genito urinary tract and treated adequately.
Tadalafil for erectile dysfunction may be prescribed after consultation and due workup with your doctor. It has to be taken a couple of hours before intercourse.
Let me know if you have any query
wishing you best of health
thanks
Sex therapy, adjunct workup, tadalafil
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Since you mentioned that alterations in diet were made prior to the erectile dysfunction , you may resume rice, beans, corn, potatoes, soya bean etc that were previously adequate in your diet and that can be considered a wholesome diet.
There is no single diet plan that has shown to be superior over others, research on various internet marketed brands in terms of interactions and side effects is lacking greatly.
In case you are hesitant in interacting about these issues directly with your husband, You may consider fixing an appointment with a sex therapist.
Premature ejaculation and Erectile dysfunction are most commonly due to performance anxiety and stress. Sex therapy is a counseling option that helps you to get rid of performance anxiety and improve interaction between you and your partner w.r.t Sex and relationship.
Diabetes, Hypertension, Neurological issues, hormonal deficiencies or imbalance such as testosterone levels as you mentioned and vascular problems must be screened for in a presentation of erectile dysfunction. Its good to know that the B.P meds and statins haven't affected the libido as beta blockers are associated with a decreased libido and erectile dysfunction. A Doppler Ultrasound of penis can look for any vascular compromise if present.
Smoking and excess alcohol consumption should be avoided and urine should also be tested for any infection in the genito urinary tract and treated adequately.
Tadalafil for erectile dysfunction may be prescribed after consultation and due workup with your doctor. It has to be taken a couple of hours before intercourse.
Let me know if you have any query
wishing you best of health
thanks
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