Erectile dysfunction
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Originally Posted by Lindbain 
Well I'm pretty sure it was the alcohol that severely lowered mine. I wouldn't say "killed" but close enough. I'm just hoping it will return as I lay off the drink. Perhaps the dr will prescribe me testosterone replacement therapy or even ed medication, if only temporary.
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Originally Posted by Dee74
If you're telling me NHS doctors love to see you suffer, well...I really have no answer to that BH.
peace out, y'know?
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peace out, y'know?
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Mehmet Oz, MD, Cardiology, answered
Erectile dysfunction is very common among men with cirrhosis of the liver, affecting about half of all men who develop this serious condition. Cirrhosis occurs when scar tissue forms in the liver.
Hepatitis, or inflammation of the liver, can trigger cirrhosis. However, alcohol abuse is another leading cause. Going on a drinking binge is a well-known cause of temporary erectile dysfunction. But a lifetime of hard drinking can have devastating long-term effects on your sex life. If you are having trouble controlling your alcohol intake, talk to your doctor.
Erectile dysfunction is very common among men with cirrhosis of the liver, affecting about half of all men who develop this serious condition. Cirrhosis occurs when scar tissue forms in the liver.
Hepatitis, or inflammation of the liver, can trigger cirrhosis. However, alcohol abuse is another leading cause. Going on a drinking binge is a well-known cause of temporary erectile dysfunction. But a lifetime of hard drinking can have devastating long-term effects on your sex life. If you are having trouble controlling your alcohol intake, talk to your doctor.
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Originally Posted by Lindbain
I'm done with alcohol. Last drink was this past Sunday, March 13th. It's not going to be easy but I don't feel I have any other choice at this point.
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I had this problem due to the combination of alcohol and the SSRI I was on. After I quit drinking things slowly improved. I discussed it with my doctor and he prescribed a small quantity of ED medication I could take if I couldn't rise to the occasion. After a few months things pretty much returned to normal and I didn't have to take anything to perform my magic. 
Like others have said I would strongly suggest discussing this with your doctor. Testosterone and ED medications are not to be taken lightly and both have side effects and contradictions that a doctor needs to take into consideration before prescribing.
Like others have said I would strongly suggest discussing this with your doctor. Testosterone and ED medications are not to be taken lightly and both have side effects and contradictions that a doctor needs to take into consideration before prescribing.
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Are we talking about reduced libido or actual ED? They are completely different.
ED from low T is caused by a loss of sex drive. ED from diabetes is caused by nerve damage yet these people still desire sex.
ED meds won't do jack if the desire isn't there. They just help with bloodflow probs which I'm sure the OP doesn't have.
ED from low T is caused by a loss of sex drive. ED from diabetes is caused by nerve damage yet these people still desire sex.
ED meds won't do jack if the desire isn't there. They just help with bloodflow probs which I'm sure the OP doesn't have.
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Originally Posted by Lindbain
Loss of drive for the most part. I am pretty sure the testosterone level issue is the most likely of scenarios. As far as I know I do not have diabetes.
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Originally Posted by Lindbain
Dr.'s appointment is Wednesday. Considering I'm a guy and have had very little interest in actually having sex for several years while drinking heavily. It just makes the most sense.
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Thanks. I'll update everyone after its done. I'm definitely hoping I do not have cirrhosis of the liver or something more serious. Testosterone therapy in addition to maybe some ed meds is all I hope I'll need and hopefully only until I'm back to normal hormonally.
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