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Question: I am 51 yrs old man. Height 170 cms/ Weight 62 kg.
Had problem of premature ejaculation after age of 40. Not treated for this.
Now facing problems in erection even after weeks gap.
Kindly help
Had problem of premature ejaculation after age of 40. Not treated for this.
Now facing problems in erection even after weeks gap.
Kindly help
Brief Answer:
This is erectile dysfunction.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This issue is faced by many individuals in mid age.
Unable to get or maintain erection is termed as erectile dysfunction.Erectile dysfunction is common with increasing age.Many medications can be help to achieve sufficient erection.
Drugs such as vardenafil (Levitra) or tadalafil (Cialis) can be helpful for getting and maintain erection.
Making life style improvements (for example; quitting smoking, and exercising more) can be helpful. If you are on some medications then work with doctors to select medications that do not impair erectile function. Psychotherapy can also prove rewarding.
Some alternative treatments available are as follows but to considered only with consultation of doctor.
Inserting medications into the urethra, Injecting medications into the corpora cavernosae, vacuum constrictive devices , penile prostheses etc.These means are generally used with advanced cases.
I hope I have been helpful to you, Please ask if there are any doubts.Regards
This is erectile dysfunction.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This issue is faced by many individuals in mid age.
Unable to get or maintain erection is termed as erectile dysfunction.Erectile dysfunction is common with increasing age.Many medications can be help to achieve sufficient erection.
Drugs such as vardenafil (Levitra) or tadalafil (Cialis) can be helpful for getting and maintain erection.
Making life style improvements (for example; quitting smoking, and exercising more) can be helpful. If you are on some medications then work with doctors to select medications that do not impair erectile function. Psychotherapy can also prove rewarding.
Some alternative treatments available are as follows but to considered only with consultation of doctor.
Inserting medications into the urethra, Injecting medications into the corpora cavernosae, vacuum constrictive devices , penile prostheses etc.These means are generally used with advanced cases.
I hope I have been helpful to you, Please ask if there are any doubts.Regards
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