A female asked:
Reasons for erectile dysfunction n ways to cure it. is impotency n erectle dysfunctn one and the same... what r te reasons for both. can it be cured..
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Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Many causes: There are many causes for erectile dysfunction, both physical and mental. Medication, diabetes, heart disease, tobacco and alcohol as well as anxiety and depression are common. Check w/a doctor.
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What's the difference between erectile dysfunction vs performance anxiety vs impotence?
Dr. Steven Reidbordanswered
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ED = impotence: Erectile dysfunction (ed) is the new name for impotence, they mean exactly the same thing. Performance anxiety is one cause of ed, but there are many... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
I am 32 and on 25mg of atenolol. Since i read it has the side effect of erectile dysfunction, can it lead to impotence? Am worried with the news.
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This side: Effect is rare in my practice- if your worried, see your pcp for further advice.
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Dr. Howard Feinberg commented
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If you experience problems check with your doctor and change medication. The problem is not permanent and can occur for some people with many blood pressure medications.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Can a man with impotence or erectile dysfunction ejaculate during sleep and have nocturnal emissions?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
That may occur: - especially if there is a psychological component to his erectile dysfunction.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Is it safe to take propecia (finasteride) . I heard that it has serious side effects like impotence & erectile dysfunction?
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
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Yes ; no: As w/all medications ; dietary supplements, there are side effects, whether acknowledged or not. Never believe any ad that claims there are no side ef... Read More
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Dr. Alvin Lin commented
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Most important point: just b/c there's a (known) risk of side effect doesn't mean that you're guaranteed to develop said side effect. So talk to your prescribing doc about your personal risk vs benefit analysis. Is your desired potential benefit worth risk of side effect. Also ask if side effect is reversible if you stop medication. Finasteride side effects mostly due to causing Estrogen imbalance
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Are alprostadil and sildenafil(viagra) effective in the same types of erectile impotence?
Dr. Moez Khorsandianswered
Urology 29 years experience
Yes: These medications are effective to treat erectile dysfunction. They are simply different types of medications but both can be used to treat erectile d... Read More
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