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Urology (Expert Forum)
cannot hold an erection
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.
cannot hold an erection
by jeep4x4, Jan 17, 2007 12:00AM
When I want to make love to my wife I find that I cannot hold an erection for more than 10 mins, also cannot ejeculate at times. I am 57 yrs old and fit don't have stress or another problem that could cause me to lose interest in my love making. I have tried using viagra but still have problems with ejeculation
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jan 18, 2007 12:00AM
, Jan 18, 2007 12:00AM
There are many causes leading to erectile dysfunction. This can include vascular causes, metabolic disease, or psychogenic etiologies.
You can consider blood tests looking for diabetes, thyroid disease or a low testosterone level. An ultrasound can evaluate blood flow to the penis.
If there are no overt diseases present, medications like Viagra can be considered to help improve blood flow to the penis.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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.
kevinmd_
You can consider blood tests looking for diabetes, thyroid disease or a low testosterone level. An ultrasound can evaluate blood flow to the penis.
If there are no overt diseases present, medications like Viagra can be considered to help improve blood flow to the penis.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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.
kevinmd_
