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Why can't i maintain an erection during sex?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lots of reasons: Low testosterone. Hypertension, diabetes, depression, stress, high prolactin levels, problems with your partner...There is a very long list. The good news is that most of the time, this can be treated. Time to call your family doctor.

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Answered 4/2/2013

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