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2006-09-27 10:39:21 · 6 answers · asked by shahferoz 1 in Health Men's Health

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That can vary, depending on alot of factors, sweetie.....age, physical health, even evironment, play a significant role in a man's ability to get and maintain an erection.

If you are under the age of 40, and this is occuring more than once a month, I would speak to a physician about it.

Oh, and there's no such thing as "normal".......just average.

2006-09-27 10:43:36 · answer #1 · answered by Critter Lady 4 · 0 0

Age does not imply impotence, although sexual responses may become slower and less intense. For example, it may take longer to achieve an erection than it did when you were younger. On the other hand, you may maintain an erection for a longer period of time.

Erection problems are common in adult men. In fact, almost all men experience occasional difficulty getting or maintaining an erection. In many cases, it is a temporary condition that will go away with little or no treatment. In other cases, it can be an ongoing problem that can damage a man's self esteem and harm his relationship with his partner, and thus requires treatment.

If you have difficulty having or keeping an erection more than 25% of the time, it is considered a problem.
One way to know if the cause is physical or psychologic is to determine if you are having nighttime erections. Normally, men have 3 to 5 erections per night, each lasting up to 30 minutes. Your doctor can explain a test to find out if you are having the normal number of nighttime erections.

In most men, erection difficulties do not affect their sex drive.
An erection requires the interaction of your brain, nerves, hormones, and blood vessels. Anything that interferes with the normal process can become a problem. Common causes include:

Diseases and conditions such as diabetes , high blood pressure , heart or thyroid conditions, poor circulation, low testosterone, depression, spinal cord injury, nerve damage (for example, from prostate surgery ), or neurologic disorders (like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease)
Certain medications such as blood pressure medication (especially beta-blockers), heart medication (such as digoxin), some peptic ulcer medications, sleeping pills, and antidepressants
Nicotine, alcohol, or cocaine
Stress, fear, anxiety, or anger
Unrealistic sexual expectations, which make sex a task rather than a pleasure
Poor communication with your partner
A "vicious cycle" of doubt, failure, or negative communication that reinforces the erection problems
Erection problems tend to become more common as you age, but it can affect men at any age and at any time in their lives. Physical causes are more common in older men, while psychological causes are more common in younger men.

I hope that this helps!

2006-09-27 17:48:21 · answer #2 · answered by ebizartistry 1 · 1 0

I am not an expert but If I had to guess it would be around 45. This could be considered too young for some men and I really think it has allot to do with how well you and your partner communicate. Some medications can be the cause of it or some undiagnosed medical problem. No reason to worry. Go to the Dr. and be open and honest and get help if you need it. Things can work wonderfully with a little help! :)

2006-09-27 17:54:49 · answer #3 · answered by karol2364 1 · 0 0

i took care of a guy in the hospital that had a penile implant so he was good to go when ever.

2006-09-27 17:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by Nursen' 4 · 0 0

I'll let you know when I get there.

2006-09-27 17:41:45 · answer #5 · answered by pimpjoooce 2 · 0 0

Death

2006-09-27 17:40:58 · answer #6 · answered by Hugh Jafro 2 · 0 0

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