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Hi. I’m 17 And This Has To Be The Most
Question: Hi. I’m 17 and this has to be the most uncommon thing I’ve heard of but I’m having issues that seem to be erectile dysfunction related. What do suggest I do? I’ve even tried a chewable viagra once and it kicked in hours after it was supposed to. What do you suggest I do?
Brief Answer:
Anxiety will be a possible cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Erectile dysfunction in adolescent age group is almost always associated with anxiety and stress. You should not take viagra without proper evaluation as it can cause unwanted complications.
Rarely hypoandrogenism( low level of male hormones including testosterone can cause erectile dysfunction).
At this instance my first suggestion is avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help a bit. You can consult a psychologist and multiple counselling sessions can definitely help you.
In the meantime serum testosterone level must be evaluated to rule out hypoandrogenism even though it is unlikely.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health and stay positive.
Thanks
Anxiety will be a possible cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Erectile dysfunction in adolescent age group is almost always associated with anxiety and stress. You should not take viagra without proper evaluation as it can cause unwanted complications.
Rarely hypoandrogenism( low level of male hormones including testosterone can cause erectile dysfunction).
At this instance my first suggestion is avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help a bit. You can consult a psychologist and multiple counselling sessions can definitely help you.
In the meantime serum testosterone level must be evaluated to rule out hypoandrogenism even though it is unlikely.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health and stay positive.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Ive had anxiety since at least middle school and it hasnt been a problem til recently.. how would you check and see if you have a low count of testosterone?
Brief Answer:
It’s a simple blood test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is a simple blood test and usually available in most of the labs.
However in your case, anxiety may be the possible cause rather than low testosterone.
A counselling session will be effective.
Thanks
It’s a simple blood test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is a simple blood test and usually available in most of the labs.
However in your case, anxiety may be the possible cause rather than low testosterone.
A counselling session will be effective.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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