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Do men get errections whilst under general anesthetic? like sometimes when they are asleep?

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Dr. Edwin Perez answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Generally no: Generally no. Under anesthesia muscles tend to be relaxed and once an incision is made even under anesthesia there is a release of "fight or flight" hormones. This also prevents erections.

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Answered 11/29/2019

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