Erectile dysfunction?

[AH811]

Hi,

Im now 40 years and have always had a very active sexlife and also a very regular use of porn and masterbation, everything was fine until:

March 2020 I stopped getting an erection and I think morning wood was gone too. I couldn't get hard enough for intercourse or during porn masterbatation. Got tests done such as LFTs, ECG, Echo, Testosterone etc and everything looked to be normal.

The problem magically disappeared in two weeks but I felt that sometimes during sex I wasn't as hard as usual. Anyway it was OK.

The same thing has happened on 5 occasions since, including now. I do get morning wood though but it's much weaker. Usually it becomes OK in two weeks but I feel its getting worse. I'm stressed about it all the time.

Also even when it is working, I generally feel its not hard as it should be.

Anyone have any idea whats going on? Doc has prescribed 5 mg cialis which works well but obviously I would like to get to the bottom of it. I have been a heavy drinker so I'm paranoid it could be cus I have developed chirosis but lfts still are normal. Pls advise. Thank y

[dadzone43]

You do not state your age. Diminution of sexual function is part of aging in most of us. I doubt cirrhosis would play a role but certainly drinking will worsen erectile function. Worrying about erection will worsen erectile function. Assuming that your hormonal numbers are normal, I would say: relax.

[AH811 in reply to dadzone43]

Thanks, I am 40. Yes all other tests are normal except Vitamin D (11)...This has really stressed me out.

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Are you a smoker? That could cause erection problems. Are you in shape? How is your cardio fitness? You could try taking the supplement L-Arginine; that might help.

[dadzone43]

A vicious circle: the more you fret, the worse it gets.

[xsevenx in reply to dadzone43]

Absolutely.

[Jeff85705]

You need to see doctor(s) who won't just pat your head and give you a boner pill. Heavy drinking is certainly possibly a part of the problem and can affect overall health and wellness. Your worry is not helping! I know! I'm a constant worrier. Keep in mind that at 40 your sexual stamina is not the same in any case. Good luck!