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What Causes Random Erections?

This just happened out of nowhere one day it was good and the other day this problem started well within a week I say. I have very infrequent morning erections and the ones that I do get are only semi erections. I can still get a good erections for masturbation though after I work really hard to get it . can you help? ... Ask a Doctor Now ยป
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Hi,

Erection occurs typically when men become sexually aroused. As a result of that arousal, many factors namely hormones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels all work together to create an erection.

A random erection refers to one that occurs spontaneously without any sexual stimulation. They are most common in adolescents and young adults. Testosterone is the hormone which may play a role in causing random erections.

You can take the following supportive measures to overcome it.
1. Taking a cold shower.
2. Avoid further stimulating the erection.
3. Redirecting attention.

If the problem continues to bother you, kindly get your blood tested for testosterone levels and consult a urologist with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.

Hope the information provided help. Let me know if I can assist you further.

All the best.

Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S.
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Random Erections?

Hi, Erection occurs typically when men become sexually aroused. As a result of that arousal, many factors namely hormones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels all work together to create an erection. A random erection refers to one that occurs spontaneously without any sexual stimulation. They are most common in adolescents and young adults. Testosterone is the hormone which may play a role in causing random erections. You can take the following supportive measures to overcome it. 1. Taking a cold shower. 2. Avoid further stimulating the erection. 3. Redirecting attention. If the problem continues to bother you, kindly get your blood tested for testosterone levels and consult a urologist with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope the information provided help. Let me know if I can assist you further. All the best. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S. General & Family Physician