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I am getting more erections than before which include morning erections as well as during the day! i am doing weight loss! can there be a connection?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Obesity & Hormones: Yes. Of course. Obese or fat cells create extra estrogen. Estrogen blocks testosterone. When one loses weight the testosterone level returns to normal.

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Answered 8/25/2013

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A member asked:

I am getting more erections than before which include morning erections as well as during the day! i am doing weight loss! can there be a connection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Childs agreed

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