Erectile Dysfunction Forum - Organic and psychogenic impotency

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Q: Organic and psychogenic impotency

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 11th, 2008

are my sexual problems caused by excessive and over masturbation or accompanying health problems have also contributed to the condition

what could be a probable diagnosis for the sexual and accompanying health problems

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 15th, 2008

Erectile Dysfunction Answer A4115

The lack of sex drive (frigidity) means that you don’t wish (not interested in) sex. Masturbation is the biggest proof that you desire sex and that you are not frigid. Impotency means that you like sex but are not able to perform it. Generally there are 2 types of impotency: organic and psychogenic. Achieving erections by touching the penis could indicate that your sexual dysfunction is due to psychogenic reasons, not organic. If the impotency was caused by organic reasons you wouldn’t be able to achieve erection anyway. Excessive masturbation can cause psychogenic impotency. If you still have problems with the prostate, that is an organic reason that can contribute to your sexual dysfunction. Depression can cause IBS and psychogenic impotency.

First, you might want to consult a urologist about your problem to exclude/confirm any organic reason for your sexual dysfunction.

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