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Diabetic And Heart Patient. During Intercourse Takes Long Time To Ejaculate. Cause And Treatment?
Question: My fiancé can not ejaculate. He has type 1 diabeties, as well as a heart condition. When he does ejaculate it is hours into sex, and I can not go that long. I am not sure if his diabeties is effecting his sensitivity or is he possible has low-T? I don't know how to help him
Brief Answer:
First find out the cause then treat him
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for discussing your problem with us.
There are many possible causes of delayed or absent ejaculation including certain chronic health conditions ( as you rightly pointed out), surgeries and medications or it may be caused by substance, problems with mental health such as depression, anxiety or stress. However, in many cases, delayed ejaculation is due to a combination of physical and psychological concerns.
Some physical causes of delayed ejaculation include certain birth defects affecting the male reproductive system, injury to the pelvic nerves that control orgasm, certain infections, prostate surgery, heart diseases, prostate infection or diabetic neuropathy, stroke or nerve damage to the spinal cord, multiple sclerosis, hormone-related conditions, such as low thyroid hormone, or low testosterone as you are suspecting.
Possible psychological causes of delayed ejaculation are depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions & relationship problems due to stress, poor communication, cultural or religious taboos, sexual fantasies etc.
There are many medications and other substances that can cause delayed ejaculation for example antidepressants, certain high blood pressure medications, certain diuretics, some antipsychotics, alcohol abuse, prolonged use of illegal drugs.
Older age may well be a contributing factor.
Treatment for delayed ejaculation depends on the underlying cause.
Best is to take him to a Urologist. The doctor will take a detailed history to shortlist the probable causes. He will then conduct a physical examination of his genitalia.
The doctor will also do some blood tests for control of diabetes, low testosterone levels and other physical health problems.
Urine tests may be used to look for signs of diabetes, infection and other underlying health conditions.
As I have already mentioned treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include taking a medication or making changes to medications he currently takes, undergoing psychological counseling, or addressing alcohol abuse or illegal drug use.
I have given you a summary of the issue. Hope this is helpful for you.
Best Regards
First find out the cause then treat him
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for discussing your problem with us.
There are many possible causes of delayed or absent ejaculation including certain chronic health conditions ( as you rightly pointed out), surgeries and medications or it may be caused by substance, problems with mental health such as depression, anxiety or stress. However, in many cases, delayed ejaculation is due to a combination of physical and psychological concerns.
Some physical causes of delayed ejaculation include certain birth defects affecting the male reproductive system, injury to the pelvic nerves that control orgasm, certain infections, prostate surgery, heart diseases, prostate infection or diabetic neuropathy, stroke or nerve damage to the spinal cord, multiple sclerosis, hormone-related conditions, such as low thyroid hormone, or low testosterone as you are suspecting.
Possible psychological causes of delayed ejaculation are depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions & relationship problems due to stress, poor communication, cultural or religious taboos, sexual fantasies etc.
There are many medications and other substances that can cause delayed ejaculation for example antidepressants, certain high blood pressure medications, certain diuretics, some antipsychotics, alcohol abuse, prolonged use of illegal drugs.
Older age may well be a contributing factor.
Treatment for delayed ejaculation depends on the underlying cause.
Best is to take him to a Urologist. The doctor will take a detailed history to shortlist the probable causes. He will then conduct a physical examination of his genitalia.
The doctor will also do some blood tests for control of diabetes, low testosterone levels and other physical health problems.
Urine tests may be used to look for signs of diabetes, infection and other underlying health conditions.
As I have already mentioned treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include taking a medication or making changes to medications he currently takes, undergoing psychological counseling, or addressing alcohol abuse or illegal drug use.
I have given you a summary of the issue. Hope this is helpful for you.
Best Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr. Qureshi I will talk with him about this, this upcoming weekend and go from there. I greatly appriciate your help!
Thank you,
XXXXX
Thank you,
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Thanks for the reply
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome here with all your health related problems.
Have a nice day.
Thanks for the reply
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome here with all your health related problems.
Have a nice day.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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