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Could Working In Night Shifts Lead To Deficiency In Testosterone Causing Erectile Dysfunction In A Young Adult?

i am a young man of 38 age and i am facing the problam of eractile disfunction. some time i get a full eraction during sleep but i dont get eraction during intercourse. aprat from this i am working in a hospital in night shift since 6 years and i attend 15 days duties duration 12 hourse and 15 days ups. someone says that i have deficency of testosterone due to night shift duty. please guide me
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
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Hello,

Yes, disruption of circadian rhythm for a long period may affect the testosterone level. Disturbed sleep or disturbed sleep pattern causes low production of testosterone. Due to instability the body is unable to restore the disturbed hormone levels. Testosterone level increases during deep sleep. You are suggested to stay active outside work.

Get clinically examined, HRT may work. For the best hormone function, maintain a healthy routine between healthy diet, work and take quality sleep. Maintain healthy weight and take food that will help to raise the testosterone level like pomegranate, leafy green vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, eggs, chicken, fish, avocados, cocoa, ginger, oysters, fortified plant milk, etc.

Exercises regularly, take fat, protein carbohydrate, protein, increase vitamin D intake, exposure to sunlight helps, stay away from anxiety and stress. You should avoid packaged food, processed food, alcohol, for better production of testosterone. Take supplements like Ashwagandha, zinc supplementation, etc. Get connected to a Urologist for pelvic exercises. Medicines like Sildenafil, tadalafil, etc., are also effective to help better erection.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Could Working In Night Shifts Lead To Deficiency In Testosterone Causing Erectile Dysfunction In A Young Adult?

Hello, Yes, disruption of circadian rhythm for a long period may affect the testosterone level. Disturbed sleep or disturbed sleep pattern causes low production of testosterone. Due to instability the body is unable to restore the disturbed hormone levels. Testosterone level increases during deep sleep. You are suggested to stay active outside work. Get clinically examined, HRT may work. For the best hormone function, maintain a healthy routine between healthy diet, work and take quality sleep. Maintain healthy weight and take food that will help to raise the testosterone level like pomegranate, leafy green vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, eggs, chicken, fish, avocados, cocoa, ginger, oysters, fortified plant milk, etc. Exercises regularly, take fat, protein carbohydrate, protein, increase vitamin D intake, exposure to sunlight helps, stay away from anxiety and stress. You should avoid packaged food, processed food, alcohol, for better production of testosterone. Take supplements like Ashwagandha, zinc supplementation, etc. Get connected to a Urologist for pelvic exercises. Medicines like Sildenafil, tadalafil, etc., are also effective to help better erection. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician