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Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is a type of sexual dysfunction, where a man is unable to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. It can be psychological or due to some underlying health issue. Physical causes of ED are heart problems, high blood pressure and cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, prostate cancer, etc.

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I am experiencing challenges in my marriage. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old male. I have been married for one and a half years, but I cannot forget my ex-girlfriend. I fell in love with a girl, and one day it was all over because she cheated on me. We were in a relationship for eight years. The first time when I discovered that she was cheatin...  Read Full »


Mehwish Mursaleen

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand that you are concerned about your sexual functioning. As you have mentioned that you are experiencing erectile dysfunction, a few things need to be clarified. It is not about getting aroused during a movie, remembering your ex-girlfriend, o...  Read Full »

I have erectile dysfunction from Dutasteride. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have been using Dutasteride tablets for the past one month for hair loss treatment. I have been facing erectile dysfunction for the past one month. Now, I have come to know that this is the side effect of Dutasteride. How to get out of this?  Read Full »


Dr. Meena. Parth Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Drugs like Dutasteride acts by inhibition of conversion of testosterone to its more active and potent form of dihydrotestosterone. Thus the side effects may include loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, low mood, irritability and depression. Although, the frequency of ...  Read Full »

I am 44 years old and have been dealing with anxiety and depression for many years. The use of medications to manage these conditions has led to impotence. What can be done?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 44 years old and have been dealing with anxiety and depression for many years. The use of anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications has led to impotence. What steps can I take? Your assistance is greatly appreciated.Thank you.  Read Full »


Ananth Shanmugam

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Most likely, it is not primary impotence but secondary impotence (characterized by low libido, poor erection, and difficulties with ejaculation), which is often caused by many antidepressant medications. You have two options available to you. Firstly, you could consider ...  Read Full »

Please suggest Siddha medicine for longer-lasting erections.

Query: Hi, I used musli capsules for about 45 days. Even now I do not have erection for longer duration. Please suggest some measures in siddha medicine to overcome this.  Read Full »


Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. 50% of this problem is related to psychology and the method of practice. There are many drugs which can prolong your penis erection for a longer time, but they have very serious side effects. Please follow the following medical advice: Sto...  Read Full »

I am not able to penetrate vagina due to erection problems. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am married, 41 years old. I have two kids. For the last six months I am having erection problems. I cannot even penetrate. Due to this I fear of nights. I cannot face my partner. Kindly give a solution to my problem.  Read Full »


Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am not sure whether you have diabetes, hypertension, or any other diseases. Are you taking any drugs, whether allopathic or herbal, for any other medical conditions? If so, we need to consider the potential side effects of those drugs. Diabetic patients can develop diab...  Read Full »

I do not get erections, and I have low sex drive. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 88 kg and 5.6 feet tall. I have a small penis of 4 inches, and it is soft. I do not get erections, and I have low sex drive. After I urinate, some urine keeps dribbling from my penis. My penis stays soft and shrunken. Kindly help. I have never had sex, as I am ashamed of my penis siz...  Read Full »


Dr. Meena. Parth Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Erectile dysfunction is of two types, organic and functional (psychogenic). If you never have had erection in the past and do not feel early morning erections, then I suggest you visit an endocrinologist. Most likely, the cause is subnormal levels of testosterone. If you...  Read Full »

I am a 22-year-old male having low sex drive, difficulty with erections, and low ejaculate volume. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male with a height of 5 feet 8 inches and a weight of 125 pounds. I am experiencing symptoms including low sex drive, difficulty with erections, decreased ejaculate volume, tight chronic ascended testicles with occasional discomfort during bowel movements, low FSH ...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. This does not appear to be a physical problem; it seems more like psychogenic erectile dysfunction. It is likely to resolve on its own, so there is no need to worry. All the reports, including hormone ...  Read Full »

I am a 30-year-old male who is unable to get an erection and is experiencing a burning sensation while urinating. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 30 years old and got married 5 months ago. Initially, I was able to perform during sex, but I ejaculate within a matter of 10-15 seconds. In an attempt to achieve satisfaction, I try to have sex after a gap of two to three hours, but I am unable to get an erection. Many times durin...  Read Full »


Dr. Meena. Parth Singh

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Let me explain to you the psychology behind sexual dysfunction. It works on the principle of learning, involving rewards and punishments in simple terms. When a person's sexual experience is pleasurable, the mind receives a reward and desires t...  Read Full »

Is there any natural way to treat ED and PE other than injections?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 32 years old. I am currently facing ED and PE, and reduced muscles and increase waist. Doctor advised for a total testosterone test and the result was 220 and he said it is really low for this age. He advised for injections but is there any natural way to treat it?  Read Full »


Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Androgen (testosterone) injection for the purpose of treating ED (erectile dysfunction) is acceptable. But, how long one can take the injection is the question. If someone use it for years together, then there will be some side effects. But, this is the definite the...  Read Full »

Due to OCD medications, I am facing erectile dysfunction. Is there any Siddha medicine available for this?

Query: Hello doctor, Due to OCD medicine Clofranil 50 mg, erectile dysfunction problem has raised, and subsequently, ejaculation is not happening. Is there any Siddha medicine available for this. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You are taking an allopathy drug Clofranil (Clomipramine). Few side effect of this drug is dry mouth, ejaculation failure, and difficulty in urination. Since these are the side effects of the Clofranil, nothing can be done. You can ask the neurologist or psychiatrist (wh...  Read Full »

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