What Causes Erectile Dysfunction Along With General Anxiety?

Posted on Mon, 3 Apr 2017

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Mon, 3 Apr 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hello Dr.,

Recently, I faced strange issue while having Sex first time. I didn't got erection at that time.
I am not sure whether it was due to the mental pressure / anxiety but I am very puzzled after that. I browsed on internet and I came to know about ED problem. I am not sure how to treat this or If I really having this issue or not?

Please suggest.

Regards,
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothng to be worried about .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have problem in getting erection attempting to have a sex for the first time .

In majority of cases in young individuals it is natural not to get erection in early sexual life and it is mostly due to what is called as Performance anxiety .

I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Do you masturbate ?
2) Do you get good erection while masturbating ?

Taking Sildenafil (Viagra)as on demand will help to get good hard sustainable erection and to have enjoyable sex.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (48 hours later)

Hello Sir,

Thanks for your quick reply.

1. Yes, I used to masturbate, but from long time i left it by using hand. I masturbate by lie on stomach. Since that incident I stopped masturbating.
2. I am not sure if erection was good or not while masturbating. also I am not sure if erection time was good enough or not.

On that day while having first sex, I took one Tadalafil Megalis Tablet on suggestion of one friend but even after using that I faced erection issue.
I accept on that day I was under mental pressure / anxiety that's why I also feel that, this could be the possible reason but I just want to avoid any other possibility for my mental sanctification.

Regards,
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your problem is Psychogenic in nature

Detailed Answer:
hello
Thanks for follow up .

Isolated incidence of your erectile problem is sure to be of Psychological in nature due to anxiety.

Have a patience relax .It will get resolved spontaneously .

Do not take medications unless advised by qualified Physician.

If happens again consult qualified urologist for examination and evaluation.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar