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Hi, I'm 21 years old and I have been having problems with getting an erection for 2 years now. I'm having trouble figuring out exactly what the problem is. Physically I am in very good shape, tall athletic build, low body fat, been playing sports all my life. I never had issues with my sex drive (libido) or impotence until my freshman year of college. Went to bed one night, woke up the next morning and my penis literally deflated ... It had shrank to about 1" and the head of my penis was very small. I kind of blew it off thinking I was just under a lot of stress with mid terms coming up. I was wrong, for the past 2 years it hasn't gone back to normal.
I have no sexual desire at all (used to masturbate 1-3 times a day, watch porn, had sex constantly throughout high school, I was always ready to go), I have no morning erections anymore (which I would previously get almost every morning), I can get almost a 60% erection but it is not very hard and quickly goes down (making it very hard to have sex), when I'm urinating now I notice its harder for me to completely "cut off" the stream when I'm done (tends to drip a little). I don't know how to describe it other than that it doesn't feel normal. I used to be able to "flex" my penis to move it and pump more blood to it, now when I "flex", it feels like my anus is tightening and pulling it back into my body. My anus also feels slightly inflamed and my pc muscles feel deflated/compressed. I have also noticed now when I work out my penis shrinks up more. I wear compression shorts under my workout cloths and when I used to run on the treadmill sometimes I would get an erection, funny but it happened. Now it doesn't happen at all, but instead shrivels up. It just feels numb and constricted all the time.
I've been to several doctors all said I'm in great shape and its just in my mind. Checked my testosterone levels and had other blood work, everything was good. Had my prostate checked, no problems. So I'm starting to get a little discouraged, because I am way too young to be having this problem. I should be in my prime right now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Helo! I am 23 yo male with same symptoms

In addition i habe the following symptoms-

1. Right testicle inflamed
2. Burning sensation in urethra after ejacuation and urination
3.  60% erection
4. Low semen volume
5. Feels like some sperm is left inside
6. Feels like peeing after ejacuation
7. Wanting to pee during sex/masturbation
8. Right testes does not descend to the inguinsl canal

Some help please
I am worried
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Did it gey better for you? If yes, how long did it take? What did u do for it?
it is still the same
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Newton02, have u seen improvement?
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I think it is some form of peyronies plaque that has built up from a small injury. The plaque is is scar tissue which is harder than normal tissue. Kind of like rubber. I went to 3 urologist, got and ultrasound and an MRI but they couldn't find anything. I do have a visible white ring around my shaft that looks like it could be plaque but the urologist have been no help. My primary doctor put me pintoxiphillin. This is supposed to help break up the plaque and hopefully return me close to normal again.
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Hello, I think I might know the problem as I have the same problem and have done a lot of research. I think we are experiencing symptoms of a hard flaccid which isn't a problem in the penis itself which is why urologists can't detect it. The problem is in the pelvic floor muscles being in constant spasm thus causing the side effects and chronic pelvic pain  (for me) luckily there is a cure for this. Relax the pelvic muscles and also buy a TENS unit, do some research on how to use it... basically it sends electrical pulses throughout muscles to stimulate and heal them.
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I have been reading a lot of people with the same synthoms (los sex Drive, can't get erection even with porn...) and almost ever they have been taking any of this meds anytime in the past:
-SSRI (Antidepressants)
-Propecia/Finasteride (Anti-hairloss)
-Accutane (Anti-acné)
What about all of you?
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I have the same exact problem have been suffering for 8 years. Penis shrunk over night and my sex drive is gone. Have been seeing urologists and endos and havent gotten any answers yet. Anyone know whats wrong with us??
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