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How Can Erectile Dysfunction In An Elderly Person Despite Taking Medication Be Treated?

Hi I am 72 years old and in good health except I am having a problem with ED. I can sometimes get an erection but it does not last long enough to complete a sexual encounter. Plus the fact that it does not get hard enough to even enter the my mates sexual cavity. I have tried several different pills perscribed by my doctor and some of them work for a little while but after a month or so they don t work. Is there anything that can be taken that is proven to really work. Stephen YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You can try the following means to overcome your problem.

1. Pause and squeeze technique regularly.
2. Pelvic floor strengthening exercises.
3. Consume foods which would improve blood supply to penis like papaya, milk, almonds, saffron, honey and figs regularly.
4. Kindly test for endocrine dysfunction by getting Thyroid profile investigations.

Consult Physician for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Erectile Dysfunction In An Elderly Person Despite Taking Medication Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can try the following means to overcome your problem. 1. Pause and squeeze technique regularly. 2. Pelvic floor strengthening exercises. 3. Consume foods which would improve blood supply to penis like papaya, milk, almonds, saffron, honey and figs regularly. 4. Kindly test for endocrine dysfunction by getting Thyroid profile investigations. Consult Physician for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.