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I'm 45 years old, i have a rectal prolapse and suffer from erectile dysfunction. i wanted to know if they could be related in some way?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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Yes: Both related to you being 45 y/o. Not related to each other

Answered 4/23/2016

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