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What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?

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Posted on Sat, 28 Mar 2015
Question: I just turned 55 years old in December and i've been having trouble getting and keeping an erection during sex with my wife. i've never had this problem before and i want to know what type of doctor should i see about my situation? i've tried OTC drugs and they don't help.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Your primary care doctor would be okay!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this difficulty with erections. Do you have any disease condition like diabetes? Hypertension? Do you smoke? Drink excess alcohol? These are some of the most common causes of sexual impotence. If you ahem any of these habits/conditions, please make sure that they are well managed.

I recommend you start with your primary care doctor. If there is need to see a specialist, he would orient you accordingly. At this time, I think he should be able to address the common causes and only refer if something more concerning comes up.

I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?

Brief Answer: Your primary care doctor would be okay! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this difficulty with erections. Do you have any disease condition like diabetes? Hypertension? Do you smoke? Drink excess alcohol? These are some of the most common causes of sexual impotence. If you ahem any of these habits/conditions, please make sure that they are well managed. I recommend you start with your primary care doctor. If there is need to see a specialist, he would orient you accordingly. At this time, I think he should be able to address the common causes and only refer if something more concerning comes up. I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.