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Suggest Treatment For Erectile Dysfunction While Treating Hypothyroidism

Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2015

Question: Yes I'm a 38 yr old male and I'm having trouble with my man unit I have hypothyroidism take my meds every morning but 4 months now having trouble getting and holding a erection didn't have a problem 4 months ago my question is why and told my doctor I don't want to use cialis because my thyroid is very sensitive and I want to know why this is happing not to shove a pill down my throat
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Evaluation is needed for searching the cause,provide more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Cialis may cause decrease thyroid activity. But it is very rare. In my opinion it can be used in your case under doctor's supervision if your thyroid hormone level is normal.

Erectile dysfunction can occurred due to many reasons.I need for information to comment on question in better manner.

Hypothyroid may cause some time this problem.If your thyroid level is normal further work up is needed.

Serum testosterone level in morning should be done.

Apart form that general medical conditions like hypertension and diabetes may cause such problem.Evaluation for the same is necessary.

Any substance use like alcohol smoking can reduce the erection capacity in long run. If you have any of the habits , let me know.

Some medicines may cause such problem. Are you taking any medicine apart form that of thyroid?

Psychological problem or stress can also cause ED.
Have you had any psychological problems such as stress, anxiety, and depression?

What are the frequency, quality, and duration of any erections you have had?

Do/did you experience erections at night or during the morning?

Are there problems in your current relationship?

Also upload last few thyroid reports and details of medicine for thyroid.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chintan Solanki (12 minutes later)

No hypertension no bad habits no diabetes and I only take my thyroid pill every morning also I was taking a daily energy multiple vitamin once daily and started having great results with it having no trouble in the bedroom but I stopped it because it sometimes caused my thyroid to flutter and it was causing me almost like a depressed feeling but had lots of energy but now back to worrying again trying to figure out my problem

Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
revert back to me with content of that vitamin tablet

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for info.Sorry for delayed response. I was waiting for full information which I asked.

If thyroid is normal and you had good sex with vitamin supplement and now there is problem, your problem would more psychological than physical.In that case sex counseling and couple counseling will help.

Please revert back to me with content detail of that vitamin supplement so I can comment that is there any direct relation in stopping it and your problem.

Also go fro serum testosterone level once.

Feel free to ask if other more queries.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chintan Solanki (4 hours later)

Serving Size: 2 capsules
Amount Per Serving     % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as a natural carotene complex from
dunaliella salinas)     6,666 IU     133
Vitamin C (from calcium and potassium ascorbate)     167 mg     278
Vitamin D-3     266 IU     67
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)     30 IU     100
Vitamin B-1 (from coenzyme thiamin diphosphate)     17 mg     1111
Vitamin B-2 (from coenzyme riboflavin 5'-phosphate)     17 mg     960
Vitamin B-3, Niacin (from inositol hexonicotinate)     50 mg     250
Vitamin B-6 (from coenzyme pyridoxal 5'phosphate)     17 mg     833
Folate (as Quatrefolic® (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid,
glucosamine salt)     533 mcg     133
Vitamin B-12 (as 50% coenzyme adenosylcobalamin and
50% coenzyme methylcobalamin)     533 mcg     8889
Biotin (pure crystalline)     200 mcg     67
Vitamin B-5 (33% mg coenzyme Pantethine and 67% mg
d-calcium pantothenate)     50 mg     500
Calcium (from coral minerals, fumerate, malate,
succinate, alpha-ketoglutarate, aspartate and
ascorbate)     67 mg     7
Magnesium (from coral minerals and malate)     67 mg     17
Zinc (picolinate)     7 mg     45
Selenium (L-selenomethionine)     40 mcg     57
Copper (sebacate & aspartate)     1 mg     67
Manganese (glycinate)     3 mg     167
Chromium (Nichrom III GTF)     133 mcg     111
Molybdenum (fumerate, malate, succinate,
alpha-ketoglutarate and aspartate)     100 mcg     133
Potassium (fumerate, malate, succinate,
alpha-ketoglutarate, aspartate and ascorbate)     66 mg     2
Choline (bitartrate)     50 mg     *
Inositol (crystalline, dextrose free and inositol
hexonicotinate)     50 mg     *
Boron (glycinate & ascorbate)     1 mg     *
Vanadium (fumerate, malate, succinate,
alpha-ketoglutarate and aspartate)     67 mcg     *
Malic acid (from mineral malates)     373 mg     *
Aspartic acid (from mineral aspartates)     83 mg     *
Succinic acid (from mineral succinates)     33 mg     *
Alpha-ketoglutaric acid(from mineral
alpha-ketoglutarates)     33 mg     *
Fumaric acid (from mineral fumerates)     30 mg     *
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins(95% O.P.C. -
grape seed extract)     3 mg     *
Octacosanol (spinach extract)     333 mcg     *
* Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients:cellulose, silica, magnesium stearate, and cellulose capsule.
This is what I was taking but it caused my thyroid to flutter my head to tingle and had stupid thoughts almost like my head wouldn't shut off and my upper stomach hurt at times thanks XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
your problem is mostly psychological

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for detail information.

I have seen all content details.There is no content in it responsible for your problem.

Among them following content are likely helping in your erection.

-Vitamin B-6 (from coenzyme pyridoxal 5'phosphate) 17 mg 833
-Folate (as Quatrefolic® (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid,
glucosamine salt) 533 mcg 133
-Vitamin B-12 (as 50% coenzyme adenosylcobalamin and
50% coenzyme methylcobalamin) 533 mcg 8889.

But it does not mean that you have problem due to stopping of the medicine supplement.

In conclusion you should go for thyroid and testosterone level. If they come normal, your problem will likely more pf psychological. In that case psycho sexual counseling and Master & XXXXXXX technique can help.

Better to go for tests and if they come normal, consult psychiatrist/sexologist for evaluation and treatment.

If still any query there, I will be happy to answer. If not, you can close the discussion and if feasible give your feedback and rating so I can improve my service. In future you can contact me directly on this site if you wish with this link:
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by clicking on 'Ask me a question' on same page.

Best wishes for marriage and good health.
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar