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What Causes Lack Of Stiffness In Penis While On Medication For Diabetes/BP?
hei my age is completing 58 years, and for two years am taking medicine for diabeties, and bloodpreasure, but for 3 or 4 months, am not getting stiffness in my pennis, and ejaculation is also take place unwillingly whereas am well strong in health etc. can you inform me how to over come this problem
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welcome to hcm,
short answer : the erectile dysfunction is common with diabetics
detailed answer : erection needs deside . hormones, good innervation and good blood vessels.
due to diabetes the nerves and the blood vessels supplying become week gradually. that is the cause for erectile dysfunction
there are medications such as viagra can help in increasing the blood supply to the penis
there are some vibrators available in the market which can be used to stimulate the nerves.
hope this explains
regards
Dr.Amarnath
short answer : the erectile dysfunction is common with diabetics
detailed answer : erection needs deside . hormones, good innervation and good blood vessels.
due to diabetes the nerves and the blood vessels supplying become week gradually. that is the cause for erectile dysfunction
there are medications such as viagra can help in increasing the blood supply to the penis
there are some vibrators available in the market which can be used to stimulate the nerves.
hope this explains
regards
Dr.Amarnath
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