Does Abstinence Form Masturbation Cause Loss Of Erection?

Posted on Thu, 16 Apr 2015

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Question : i m facing this problem for the past one year. but before that I m not like this I m little fat I masturbate 5 to 7 times a day before one year for the past 7 years I thought to stop masturbate but when I thinking about that I got fear that after the long progression if I stop I may lose my rest of erection also.. sorry for my bad English....

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Abstinence form masturbation wont result in loss of erection

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Having a healthy libido is a sign of overall good health. Masturbation is a normal activity. Some do it less, others more. Its a matter of personal preference. Altering the frequency of masturbation as you mentioned by abstaining will have no effect on your ability to achieve an erection. In fact abstinence for a few days will most likely lead to more frequent erections , if there is no underlying erectile dysfunction.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (17 minutes later)

I m facing erectile dysfunction now.. what is solution for this

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Workup to determine cause of E.D

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Erectile dysfunction is most commonly due to performance anxiety. Sex therapy is a method of counseling which helps you , minimize or get rid of performance anxiety. Stop and start , squeeze methods can be explained in these sessions which are techniques that can be of help in E.D. Smoking and excess alcohol should be avoided. Diabetes, Hypertension, Neurologic disease and vascular issues should be screened for. A Doppler Ultrasound of penis can be useful to look for any vascular compromise if present. Sildenafil for erectile dysfunction may be prescribed after consultation and due workup with your doctor.

Let me know if you have any query.

Thanks.

Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (29 minutes later)

I already consulted a doctor and he gave me 10mg of caverta tablet... he told me to take it one hour before sex but I had no girlfriends to have sex.. but I had it and masturbated but when I stopped the pill
one month I m normal without the pill but now I facing same but still now I masturbate thrice or twice a day.. I can't get erection just by thinking after stroking only erection is coming... that too if I stop stroking erect got loss in few seconds...

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If appropriate , kindly answer the following to help you better.

Was the doctor you consulted a urologist or a general practitioner.
Did you undergo any workup before the sildenafil was prescribed.
Do you have any related condition which I listed previously, like Diabetes, Hypertension, Neurologic disease etc
For how long have these symptoms, persisted

Thanks.

Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (4 hours later)

that doctor was sex councillor
yes I have diabetes hypertension and my hands are shivering for the past one year
before the doctor gave me those tablets he told me to take some blood tests

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
At age 22, its unlikely due to complications of diabetes and hypertension

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

A sex counselor or therapist should be consulted after an organic cause is ruled out. Both Hypertension and diabetes can lead to E.D over long term. Since you are quite young, I doubt whether its due to diabetes or hypertension. If appropriate , Could you state what medications you are currently taking along with their dose. You may upload the blood test results that were advised before taking the medication, including the fasting blood sugar and HBA1C , if available.

Thanks.

Dr. M.S XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

at present I m not on any medication but I I'll send you my reports by today night

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
That would be much helpful

Detailed Answer:
Yes, that would be much helpful in having a better idea for the cause of your symptoms.
Please also mention your blood pressure readings along with the reports when you send them.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar