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What Causes Erectile Dysfunction Inspite Of Taking Minoxdil?
Question: Hi,
I am 28 years old men.
My Penis erection is less now adays and very less blood flow to the penis.It's not excited as it was normally.
I feel my penis area has no energy during normal day/night times too.
During Sex once foreplay is completed and when I put condoms to fuck the penis lose the erection and it dies away.Even my girl friend try to give a blow job with condoms it doesn't works.
I am done sex with my girl friend mostly without condoms in the past.
1.Could you please suggest some diet which can improve my erection and blood flow to penis.
2.How to get this thought out of my mind as it disturbs my life sometimes.
Note : I am using Minoxdil 5% hair solution for last 9 months as instructed my dermatologist and he assured there is no side effect due to the solution on penis erection.
Millions of Thanks for the advise.
I am 28 years old men.
My Penis erection is less now adays and very less blood flow to the penis.It's not excited as it was normally.
I feel my penis area has no energy during normal day/night times too.
During Sex once foreplay is completed and when I put condoms to fuck the penis lose the erection and it dies away.Even my girl friend try to give a blow job with condoms it doesn't works.
I am done sex with my girl friend mostly without condoms in the past.
1.Could you please suggest some diet which can improve my erection and blood flow to penis.
2.How to get this thought out of my mind as it disturbs my life sometimes.
Note : I am using Minoxdil 5% hair solution for last 9 months as instructed my dermatologist and he assured there is no side effect due to the solution on penis erection.
Millions of Thanks for the advise.
Brief Answer:
Stop minoxidil.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
Minoxidil is known to cause the erectile dysfunction in some patients and you are using 5%. Although you have been assured by your Dermatologist. I would suggest you to stop using minoxidil altogether.
Stop using condoms. Try for a regular sex and try other ways of contraception.
Many times the anxiety takes over so much that it has an added ill-effect on your mind and bodily function. Have a stress-free life. Try sex again and you will have a better one.
There is no specific diet or exercise that can directly help in solving your problem. But the multivitamin supplements with Ginseng does help in lots of patient. You can also try Viagra in a dose of 25 to start with and increase the dose if required. You being young , I do not anticipate any cardiac problem.
Stop minoxidil.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
Minoxidil is known to cause the erectile dysfunction in some patients and you are using 5%. Although you have been assured by your Dermatologist. I would suggest you to stop using minoxidil altogether.
Stop using condoms. Try for a regular sex and try other ways of contraception.
Many times the anxiety takes over so much that it has an added ill-effect on your mind and bodily function. Have a stress-free life. Try sex again and you will have a better one.
There is no specific diet or exercise that can directly help in solving your problem. But the multivitamin supplements with Ginseng does help in lots of patient. You can also try Viagra in a dose of 25 to start with and increase the dose if required. You being young , I do not anticipate any cardiac problem.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Dear Sir,
Thanks much for the advise.For me my sex life is more important than the baldness.
I checked how minoxdil functions with the dermatologist he given the below answer to me.
Minoxidil is a vasodilator, ie, it dilates blood vessels. So it is postulated that it dilates the blood vessels of the scalp and improves circulation locally. It has only local effects and no systemic side effects. It has no effect on hormones.
Out of curosity I asking how it could you have effect my penis erection and functions.Could you please explain.
Thanks in advance .Could you please drop me your number for a discussion if possible.
Thanks much for the advise.For me my sex life is more important than the baldness.
I checked how minoxdil functions with the dermatologist he given the below answer to me.
Minoxidil is a vasodilator, ie, it dilates blood vessels. So it is postulated that it dilates the blood vessels of the scalp and improves circulation locally. It has only local effects and no systemic side effects. It has no effect on hormones.
Out of curosity I asking how it could you have effect my penis erection and functions.Could you please explain.
Thanks in advance .Could you please drop me your number for a discussion if possible.
Brief Answer:
minoxidil probably works on the veins also.
Detailed Answer:
This is what I wanted to write , which you wrote- ''sex life is more important than the baldness''. Thanks for your reciprocation.
The medicine (minoxidil) which is working on the blood vessels means it is being absorbed into the blood vessel to act upon it (arteries) . It can work only if it reaches the blood vessels - ultimately goes into circulation and goes all over the body. It also works on the venous side of the blood flow not allowing to have blocked blood supply of the penis which is a must for sustaining erection. In erection the arterial blood which fills the interior of the penis has to remain there for maintaining fullness.
It is not always a single reason for erectile dysfunction. It is a combination of many factors and Minoxidil just contributed to it.
How it causes this is still under evaluation- our interest is you should get well.
Please feel free to ask more if you need more clarification. I am so sorry that I could not give you the contact number as per the policy of the HCM. I am here to discuss anything you like to.
minoxidil probably works on the veins also.
Detailed Answer:
This is what I wanted to write , which you wrote- ''sex life is more important than the baldness''. Thanks for your reciprocation.
The medicine (minoxidil) which is working on the blood vessels means it is being absorbed into the blood vessel to act upon it (arteries) . It can work only if it reaches the blood vessels - ultimately goes into circulation and goes all over the body. It also works on the venous side of the blood flow not allowing to have blocked blood supply of the penis which is a must for sustaining erection. In erection the arterial blood which fills the interior of the penis has to remain there for maintaining fullness.
It is not always a single reason for erectile dysfunction. It is a combination of many factors and Minoxidil just contributed to it.
How it causes this is still under evaluation- our interest is you should get well.
Please feel free to ask more if you need more clarification. I am so sorry that I could not give you the contact number as per the policy of the HCM. I am here to discuss anything you like to.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Dear Sir,
Could you please clarify the below sentence which you have mentioned in your reply.
It also works on the venous side of the blood flow not allowing to have blocked blood supply of the penis which is a must for sustaining erection.
Also one more question whether you see patient with similar problems reported because of Minoxdil.Thanks.
Thanks Alot.
Could you please clarify the below sentence which you have mentioned in your reply.
It also works on the venous side of the blood flow not allowing to have blocked blood supply of the penis which is a must for sustaining erection.
Also one more question whether you see patient with similar problems reported because of Minoxdil.Thanks.
Thanks Alot.
Brief Answer:
Rush of arterial blood & blockage of venous return
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question.
Erection of the penis is totally dependent on arterial blood flowing in shaft but at the same time the veins are blocked so that the penis gets erected. The erection will necessarily remain intact till the veins are blocked.
If for any reason the veins get opened up- the blood in penis will flow to make it flaccid/ soft/ non-erected. It is one of the postulation that there may be effect on this action that the erectile dysfunction occurs.
As per the information we get as Doctors and search internet and understand the problems as a Doctor, we have come across many patients with the same problem with minoxidil and many more drugs particularly used for heart ailments. Not all the side effects are documented.
Rush of arterial blood & blockage of venous return
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question.
Erection of the penis is totally dependent on arterial blood flowing in shaft but at the same time the veins are blocked so that the penis gets erected. The erection will necessarily remain intact till the veins are blocked.
If for any reason the veins get opened up- the blood in penis will flow to make it flaccid/ soft/ non-erected. It is one of the postulation that there may be effect on this action that the erectile dysfunction occurs.
As per the information we get as Doctors and search internet and understand the problems as a Doctor, we have come across many patients with the same problem with minoxidil and many more drugs particularly used for heart ailments. Not all the side effects are documented.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Dear sir,
Please let me know what all the possible reasons which cause ED in mens.
I will stop minoxdil from today.Please let me what should be my next steps.
Can hereditary reasons attribute to my state.
Is it advisable to take shilajit to gain stamina.
Thanks alot.
Please let me know what all the possible reasons which cause ED in mens.
I will stop minoxdil from today.Please let me what should be my next steps.
Can hereditary reasons attribute to my state.
Is it advisable to take shilajit to gain stamina.
Thanks alot.
Brief Answer:
Ginseng with Multivitamins, Viagra, no anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
The causes of ED are of 2 types.
The first one is related to Psychology. The brain plays a key role in series of physical events that cause an erection. This start from feeling of having sex to excitement. There are number of things that can interfere with sexual feelings and either causes or worsens erectile dysfunction.
These factors are:
Depression, anxiety, Stress and most important is mental tension of performance. You must have at least once in life noticed that a single thought other than sex will cause the penis to loose its erection.
The second ones are related to Physical problem - and usually not found in young people. These are: Heart diseases and its medications, High blood pressure, Diabetes, Obesity, Peyronie's disease (development of scar tissue inside the penis), Certain prescription medications,Tobacco and alcohol, Surgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord and so on. I hope you have none of these.
I would suggest:
Multivitamin supplements with Ginseng. You can also try Viagra in a dose of 25 to start with and increase the dose if required. You being young , I do not anticipate any cardiac problem.
And the most important:: According to your history, I think you have a full erection but you loose erection while putting on condom. Stop. Give it a FULL meaning. No thoughts other than sex wile you are at it. Continue whichever gives you the best results.
Regards,
Ginseng with Multivitamins, Viagra, no anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
The causes of ED are of 2 types.
The first one is related to Psychology. The brain plays a key role in series of physical events that cause an erection. This start from feeling of having sex to excitement. There are number of things that can interfere with sexual feelings and either causes or worsens erectile dysfunction.
These factors are:
Depression, anxiety, Stress and most important is mental tension of performance. You must have at least once in life noticed that a single thought other than sex will cause the penis to loose its erection.
The second ones are related to Physical problem - and usually not found in young people. These are: Heart diseases and its medications, High blood pressure, Diabetes, Obesity, Peyronie's disease (development of scar tissue inside the penis), Certain prescription medications,Tobacco and alcohol, Surgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord and so on. I hope you have none of these.
I would suggest:
Multivitamin supplements with Ginseng. You can also try Viagra in a dose of 25 to start with and increase the dose if required. You being young , I do not anticipate any cardiac problem.
And the most important:: According to your history, I think you have a full erection but you loose erection while putting on condom. Stop. Give it a FULL meaning. No thoughts other than sex wile you are at it. Continue whichever gives you the best results.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Dear Sir,
I am not getting erection on morning times also and its like a dead weight during day hours.
Is taking weights is a problem in gym.
I am started to feel stress out after noticed the problem for the last two days.
I will start with multivitamins first.once minoxdil is out of my blood circulation in next couple of wweks whether it will help.
Thanks.
I am not getting erection on morning times also and its like a dead weight during day hours.
Is taking weights is a problem in gym.
I am started to feel stress out after noticed the problem for the last two days.
I will start with multivitamins first.once minoxdil is out of my blood circulation in next couple of wweks whether it will help.
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Think only of having normal sex at the moment
Detailed Answer:
Good morning .
Anxiety / tension has added more to the problem.
Let us be systematic in approach. Your aim is to have a normal sexual activity. This should be the ONLY priority at the moment and nothing else should matter to you. So request you to stop thinking completely about anything else including minoxidil and even the weight lifting too.
Multivitamins with Ginseng specifically - twice a day.
Keep only one aim at mind. Stop thinking about any other point at the moment till you get a successful sexual life. Do not use condom. First get the normal sexual activity and be assured.
You will get the best out of life.
Think only of having normal sex at the moment
Detailed Answer:
Good morning .
Anxiety / tension has added more to the problem.
Let us be systematic in approach. Your aim is to have a normal sexual activity. This should be the ONLY priority at the moment and nothing else should matter to you. So request you to stop thinking completely about anything else including minoxidil and even the weight lifting too.
Multivitamins with Ginseng specifically - twice a day.
Keep only one aim at mind. Stop thinking about any other point at the moment till you get a successful sexual life. Do not use condom. First get the normal sexual activity and be assured.
You will get the best out of life.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
No side effects in male of your age.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear friend.
I am the most willing to give answers to all your queries.
Please do not misunderstand me, if I say this analytic mind works even at the level of subconscious mind.
These( multi-vitamins and Ginseng) are just supplements -
So you can take them as along as you wish to.
No vitamin are increased in the body. These will be trying to replenish your body stores and the excess are excreted by the body. So please do not worry about it.
Ginseng is a root of a plant and is well researched and has the best effects. This primarily works by increasing the oxygen carrying capacity of the Red Blood Cells.
It is absolutely has no side effects in males of your age.
It is not recommended in children and pregnant women and hypertensive patients. It is available in many forms. Siberian Ginseng/ XXXXXXX Ginseng is - Safed Musali.
No side effects in male of your age.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear friend.
I am the most willing to give answers to all your queries.
Please do not misunderstand me, if I say this analytic mind works even at the level of subconscious mind.
These( multi-vitamins and Ginseng) are just supplements -
So you can take them as along as you wish to.
No vitamin are increased in the body. These will be trying to replenish your body stores and the excess are excreted by the body. So please do not worry about it.
Ginseng is a root of a plant and is well researched and has the best effects. This primarily works by increasing the oxygen carrying capacity of the Red Blood Cells.
It is absolutely has no side effects in males of your age.
It is not recommended in children and pregnant women and hypertensive patients. It is available in many forms. Siberian Ginseng/ XXXXXXX Ginseng is - Safed Musali.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Dear Sir,
Thanks alot for answering all questions patiently and in detail manner.I am clear now.
Four more.
1.What is the quantity of multivitamin with gingseng in mg I need to take each day.
(Eg: 2×200 mg each day 1 in mrng and other in night so in total 400 mg)
2.For how long I need to take it.Till life term?
3.whether any problems will araise if I stop this medicine in future.
4.Which Gingseng are best whether Asian or Serbian.
I will not asking any further question unless its really required.
Thanks alot for answering all questions patiently and in detail manner.I am clear now.
Four more.
1.What is the quantity of multivitamin with gingseng in mg I need to take each day.
(Eg: 2×200 mg each day 1 in mrng and other in night so in total 400 mg)
2.For how long I need to take it.Till life term?
3.whether any problems will araise if I stop this medicine in future.
4.Which Gingseng are best whether Asian or Serbian.
I will not asking any further question unless its really required.
Brief Answer:
Most welcome dear friend.
Detailed Answer:
Oh, No. You are free to ask as many questions as you think you should know about. No problems, boss..
Just to help you with:
1. Most of the preparations of multi-vitamins with Ginseng have almost fixed combinations So please do not worry about the contents. Take twice daily if milk suits you.
2. Just to repeat , our aim at the moment is for you to come out of the problem and have proper sex life. This is the only motto. So you may not have to take this lifelong.
3. There is a good way to stop in future. Once the job is over and your goal is achieved you reduce the doses slowly to once a day to alternate day and so on... This way no problem will arise if you stop the medicines in future.
4. Siberian Ginseng is said to be the best.
Most welcome dear friend.
Detailed Answer:
Oh, No. You are free to ask as many questions as you think you should know about. No problems, boss..
Just to help you with:
1. Most of the preparations of multi-vitamins with Ginseng have almost fixed combinations So please do not worry about the contents. Take twice daily if milk suits you.
2. Just to repeat , our aim at the moment is for you to come out of the problem and have proper sex life. This is the only motto. So you may not have to take this lifelong.
3. There is a good way to stop in future. Once the job is over and your goal is achieved you reduce the doses slowly to once a day to alternate day and so on... This way no problem will arise if you stop the medicines in future.
4. Siberian Ginseng is said to be the best.
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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