Question 1

cannot hold an erection?

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See your physician.: The inability to get or sustain an erection is called erectile dysfunction or ed. There are many causes. Stress, depression & anxiety are among many important psychological factors. Alcohol, tobacco & substance abuse can contribute. Medications & medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure are also causes. See you physician, much can be done to help.

Question 2

gone through 15 doctors no solution. told its stress, sleep more, take endep, etc. 8years cant hold erection (masturbation too), 3 years must always urinate. both got worse over time. had kidneys, diabetes, ultrascan, blood tests all show im okay?

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Wrong place to ask: This public information HT site is not a good place for such complex issues. We are volunteer docs in many specialties who offer basic advice. You may be interested in using the HT concierge service where you have interactive paid consults on line or video with a specialist who reviews your case. Contact HT service department if interested.

Question 3

what to do if i cannot get a rock hard erection?

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Here are some ...: As men age, the degree of penile rigidity may lessen but with a widely variable pace. But slowing down the frequency of coitus, doing it while stomach is at least half way empty &amp; after you get a full mental and physical rest and recovery, and taking on healthy lifestyle without overindulgence and obsession will help significantly even without PDE-5 inhibitors like Viagra (sildenafil).

Question 4

what to do if i cannot get a full erection. help?

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Possibly  Viagra (sildenafil): You need  to be  evaluated  for the  etiology of your ED with  a  complete  history  and  physical.
You may try any of the Oral PDE5 inhibitors  as  Viagra (sildenafil) , Cialis  first.

Question 5

how to improve my erection? i am feeingl so nervous to do sex and cant make it with my new partner. what should i do?

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Maybe not right yet.: If you're that nervous about having sex with your new partner maybe now is not the right time. This should be a reflection of intimacy and caring between two people and maybe you are not there yet. Strengthen the relationship, and get to know each other better and when it is right, things usually work out. If you still have trouble then see your doctor.

Question 6

is it normal for someone my age to not be able to hold an erection. i get shal i say exited and start havin sex and lose it. frustrating cuz i want to?

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Here are some…: To define what might have caused the problems you have, it's a good idea to collect and bring the information on the onset, degree, duration, evolution, progress, and resolution of various symptoms you have to the doctor for analysis, physical examination, and tests as needed so to define potential reasons for your concern and provide their reasonable treatment.

Question 7

for the past 10 years or so i have lost interest in sex. i also struggle to keep a descent erection and cannot last for long. i also struggle to focus and concentrate at work and have no drive. i feel pretty useless. is there something i can do to fi?

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You Bet!: Make an apt with a PCP and have a good evaluation so appropriate rx will be identified. Do not hesitate.

Question 8

lately i have a  decreased libido and cannot keep erection?

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Decrease erection: The decline in serum testosterone level occur gradually throughout men's mature life and it may present as a constellation of signs and symptoms of hypogonadism known as "andropause"..Late-onset hypogonadism or androgen deficiency syndrome (ads) is a "syndromic" disorder including both a persistent low testosterone serum concentration. This is easily treatable after evaluation to select treatment.

Question 9

if a person cannot achieve an erection at all, does the cause rules out venous leak?

Accepted Answer

See a urologist: There are numerous reasons for failure to achieve an erection, including pyschological, endocrinologic, vascular and neurologic as areas to be explored.  Do not assume that single factors can exclude one particular potential cause.  That is the way in which medical mistakes often occur.  Each individual must be evaluated thoroughly with all possibilities kept in mind.

Question 10

what is it the best way to get and keep an erection if you cannot take viagra (sildenafil)?

Accepted Answer

Many options: Vacuum pump is a mechanical means to obtain an erection which is then maintained by placing a ring at the base of penis to restrict outflow. Alprostadil can be given as a shot or placed into the urethra to cause an erection. Urologists can surgically place penile implants to help achieve an erection.

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Gone through 15 doctors no solution. told its stress, sleep more, take endep, etc. 8years cant hold erection (masturbation too), 3 years must always urinate. both got worse over time. had kidneys, diabetes, ultrascan, blood tests all show im okay?

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What to do if i cannot get a rock hard erection?

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What to do if i cannot get a full erection. help?

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How to improve my erection? i am feeingl so nervous to do sex and cant make it with my new partner. what should i do?

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Is it normal for someone my age to not be able to hold an erection. i get shal i say exited and start havin sex and lose it. frustrating cuz i want to?

A member asked:

For the past 10 years or so i have lost interest in sex. i also struggle to keep a descent erection and cannot last for long. i also struggle to focus and concentrate at work and have no drive. i feel pretty useless. is there something i can do to fi?

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Lately i have a decreased libido and cannot keep erection?

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If a person cannot achieve an erection at all, does the cause rules out venous leak?

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What is it the best way to get and keep an erection if you cannot take viagra (sildenafil)?

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