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Is Erectile Dysfunction Indicative Of A Low Testosterone Level?

Posted on Tue, 3 Oct 2017

Question: my penis and balls feel a little more flaccid than normal. I don't get a completely strong firm penis during masterbation and ejaculation. is my testosterone low. I'm 33 years old and otherwise healthy.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get your blood tests for Testosterone levels done

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

Based on the facts that you have posted you seem to have been facing problem of Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

I shall be happy if you can post me more details to help me in making precise comments
1) Do you get hard erection when getting engaged with your girl friend ?
2) How frequently you masturbate in a day ?

You need o consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following basic tests done to help to establish cause of ED.
1) Haemogram
2) Blood test to estimate sugar levels to rule out Diabetes
3) Blood tests to estimate Testosterone levels in blood
4) Thyroid hormone assessment
5) Color Doppler Ultrasound Scanning of penis

Further treatment will depend upon the results of these tests .

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. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (21 minutes later)

I do get hard with my girlfriend. i have begun to stop masterbation from the frequent everyday process. I think it started when I got hard with my girlfriend when I wore tight jeans for the whole day.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is not due to waring tight pant.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

Waring tight pant can not cause loss of erection or flaccid erection .

It is mostly due to frequent habitual masturbation and anxiety The problem will get resolved over a period of time

Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection.
1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.
2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc
3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..
4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad