Erectile dysfunction ( ED ) is sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual performance. A penile erection is the hydraulic effect of blood entering and being retained in sponge-like bodies within the penis. The process is often initiated as a result of sexual arousal , when signals are transmitted from the brain to nerves in the penis . Erectile dysfunction is indicated when an erection is difficult to produce. There are various circulatory causes, including alteration of the voltage-gated potassium channel , as in arsenic poisoning from drinking water. The most important organic causes are cardiovascular disease and diabetes , neurological problems (for example, trauma from prostatectomy surgery), hormonal insufficiencies ( hypogonadism ) and drug side effects . Psychological impotence is where erection or penetration fails due to thoughts or feelings (psychological reasons) rather than physical impossibility; this is somewhat less frequent but often can be helped. Notably in psychological impotence, there is a strong response to placebo treatment . Erectile dysfunction, tied closely as it is about ideas of physical well being, can have severe psychological consequences. Besides treating the underlying causes such as potassium deficiency or arsenic contamination of drinking water, the first line treatment of erectile dysfunction consists of a trial of PDE5 inhibitor drugs (the first of which was sildenafil or Viagra). In some cases, treatment can involve prostaglandin tablets in the urethra , injections into the penis, a penile prosthesis , a penis pump or vascular reconstructive surgery. The Latin term impotentia coeundi describes simple inability to insert the penis into the vagina . It is now mostly replaced by more precise terms. The study of erectile dysfunction within medicine is covered by andrology , a sub-field within urology .
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Hello. I am 29 year old gay man. I almost exclusively masturbate in my underwear (while wearing them), I rarely take my penis out. I find I finish faster and it's more comfortable and pleasurable. Is this normal? I feel weird about it and I...
hi, i am male, 25, working professional. last few months i have noticed that now it is difficult for me to sustain erection while performing sex with my partner. I get erection easily but while performing, i tend to loose it without ejaculation...
I am 72, just had a BUPA mature medical, the only problem is microscopic blood in urine, I am now on antibiotics.My doctor will test another urine sample tomorrow. I have been regularly taking a 300mg aspirin a day but have stopped now . All...
hi, im 28 years old, 193 cm height, 83 kg weight, im diabetic type 1, i started to feel some erectile dysfunction problems and weak ejaculation and i went to a urologist and he said it's all fine and it's like this do to tension at work and life,...
i have noticed a small lump/dot on my penis head.. haven't had sex in a few months. i was masturbating quite often before it appeared, would that have anything to do with it? it seems to be more noticeable when erect.
Hi, I currently take OxyElite Pro, is that safe to take with Viagra? if not how long should i wait before i use Viagra as I been taking OxyElite Pro daily for the last month I am 33/male 250 lbs
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I am a 70 yr old male in good health and weight. I have been seeing a lady within whom our sexual activity is nothing short of fantastic. How ever after many wonderful love making sessions, I have failed to...
Hi My partner is 58 and has developed a low libido - desire for sex. We haven't had any kind of sexual activity since Sept. apart from a kiss & cuddle. He's on medication for cholesterol and tinnitus. I think one of...
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I have been a very active person, since last 6 months or an year i am not happy wrt my sexual life bcoz of my erectile issues, where i end up with early ejaculation and cannot maintain the hardness for...
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good evening sir, i am a 23 years old boy and my problem is masturbate. please help me for develop the good health because i want attractive personality & healthy life
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i m 50 . and fond of sex with wife and one very close young female friend, i do sex with both as avrage 2 time almost daily . my problem is now 1. erectile diffusion , pre ejeculation, and volume of semin is now very less, ,, suggest my email... meetthearun@gmail.com
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sir i use to masturbate oftenly & due to this i feel that after watching a po** movie etc my first eject is very fast like 1min & afterwards for second & third one its time increases so I would like to know that whether its normal & that does it creates any problem when I may intercourse in future. Thanx
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i have many doubts about masturbation . does masturbation lower the cholesterol levels in body? is masturbation harmful? doing it several times harms us? doing in earlier ages causes any harm? doing regularly causes any impotency? any STD diseases harm? starting it in earlier ages effects the penis growth (size, length,width)? . i need all about...
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I am 52 years old. My wife has known that I am using Viagra for fulfilling her sexual desires. Now I feel disgraced myself in her eyes. What should I do?
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Hello doctor ..good morning. My problem is I feel like doing masturbating 3-4 times a week. Can you pls tell me if it will cause any serious health issues or impotency. How many times a week doing can be considered as normal?
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Hi, I am masturbing for 15 years atleast 7 a week. I am recently falling my hairs. But it is not seen in my family members. All have good hair. Is it for my masturbation practise. (I have a good health and my age is 32 yr). Thanks
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i m 20 years old boy. i want to know is masturbation good or bad??
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I am a 23 year old girl . From past few days i am having a little pain in my lower abdomen every time i masturbate. I do not do it too often or too hard, the frequency of masturbating would be once or twice in a week. The pain is not too strong and it vanishes after few mins but i would like to know the possible reason for it.
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hi there. I am a 25 year old female and sometimes i masturbate before i go to bed and it seems to take me ages to go to sleep . i am usually a tired person and wonder if i were to masturbate in the morning would it be good to get me going in the day as i am so super tired all the time? i hope this makes sense :) thanks
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