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Can sickle cell disease affect or interfere with one being sexually active?

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Yes, for men...: Sickle cell disease can lead to erectile dysfunction in some men. Nerve damage can occur in patients who have episodes of priapism, a prolonged erection caused by sickle cells impeding proper blood flow in the penis.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/18/2013

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