- male
- 40 Years
- 21/12/2021
How to know if my ED is physical or psychological?
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Some tests can be done to know if there is any organic or physical cause and also detailed history including psychological evaluation helps.
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Consult a Urologist
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Understanding Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- ED is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection. Common causes include physical conditions like diabetes and psychological factors such as stress.
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Physical vs Psychological Causes
- Physical Causes: Diabetes, heart disease, hormonal imbalances.
- Psychological Causes: Stress, anxiety, depression.
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Signs Suggesting Physical Causes
- Persistent ED without situational triggers.
- Lack of nocturnal or morning erections.
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Signs Suggesting Psychological Causes
- ED linked to specific situations or partners.
- Presence of morning or nocturnal erections.
- Sudden onset related to stress or emotional issues.
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Diagnostic Steps
- Medical evaluation including history and physical exam.
- Tests: blood sugar, hormone levels, cardiovascular assessment.
- Psychological assessment if indicated.
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When to See a Specialist
- Referral to a urologist or mental health professional.
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Treatment Overview
- Tailored treatment depending on cause.
- Options include lifestyle changes, medications, and counseling.
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Consult a Urologist or Take a GLUCOSE, POST PRANDIAL (PP), 2 HOURS (POST MEAL) Test
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I'm a 21-year-old guy and I've been able to get good erections when I'm having sex or masturbating, but I never have morning erections. I'm wondering why that might be. Recently, I've also noticed that when I'm standing up and masturbating, I can't quite get a full erection. I feel like this could be psychological because I've always masturbated while sitting down. But reading stuff online just seems to make me more stressed about it. Is there really something like position-dependent erections? And is watching porn and masturbating harmful in any way?
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