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Urology (Expert Forum)
Re: morning erections
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.
Re: morning erections
by HFHS M.D.-MS, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By HFHS M.D.-MS on April 01, 1998 at 17:46:09:
In Reply to: morning erections posted by Sue on March 28, 1998 at 17:59:16:
Could someone please explain to me why men wake up with an erections every morning? Does it mean anything when this happens?
Thank you for your time.
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Dear Sue;
Thanks for your question.
Erections are experienced in REM (rapid eye movement ) phase of sleep. REM sleep is more frequent just before awakening than during the first part of the night. This is a normal finding and is inquired about by urologists to help discern between emotiuonal and physical causes of impotence. (Erections during sleep are usually present in emoyional causes of impotence.)
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely Yours;
HFHS-M.D. MS
* Keyword: am erections, morning erections, REM sleep erections
In Reply to: morning erections posted by Sue on March 28, 1998 at 17:59:16:
Could someone please explain to me why men wake up with an erections every morning? Does it mean anything when this happens?
Thank you for your time.
-----------------------------------------------------
Dear Sue;
Thanks for your question.
Erections are experienced in REM (rapid eye movement ) phase of sleep. REM sleep is more frequent just before awakening than during the first part of the night. This is a normal finding and is inquired about by urologists to help discern between emotiuonal and physical causes of impotence. (Erections during sleep are usually present in emoyional causes of impotence.)
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely Yours;
HFHS-M.D. MS
* Keyword: am erections, morning erections, REM sleep erections
