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Urology (Expert Forum)
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Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
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by tdfdiamond, Jun 30, 2005 12:00AM
I am 21 and resently i got into a serious realationship with a girl. i have noticed that during forplay i have a firm erection but when she touches it, it seems to get weaker. before we got together i used to masturbate at least once a day for about a year prior. ive tried doing some research online to fine out if the cause may be erectile dysfunction or i read something called 'youth impotence'. im really not sure there seems to be differing views on this so im hoping u can clear something up. any info would be great.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 02, 2005 12:00AM
, Jul 02, 2005 12:00AM
At age 21, it would be unlikely that an anatomical or physiological problem can be leading to ED. If you are able to have erections at night, this would suggest that the problems may be psychological in nature.
You can be evaluated for things like diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, or testosterone deficiency by your personal physician. If the evaluation comes back negative, you can consider psychotherapy if the physician determines it to be psychological in nature.
You can also discuss the possibility of medications like Viagra, which can help in some cases like these.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
You can be evaluated for things like diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, or testosterone deficiency by your personal physician. If the evaluation comes back negative, you can consider psychotherapy if the physician determines it to be psychological in nature.
You can also discuss the possibility of medications like Viagra, which can help in some cases like these.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
