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with one another to
produce an erection. Men, who are 65 years old and older, will experience an
increase in erectile dysfunction as one or more of the symptoms mentioned do
not function properly. If one or all of these functions stop, you may
experience the following symptoms: a less firm penis, fewer erections, and
decreased spontaneous nighttime erections. A man’s penis is
made up of tubes that contain sturdy linings. The linings are made to hold
copious amounts of blood, which creates ample pressure to sustain an erection
for a certain length of time. When the penis is stimulated and an erection
occurs, normally the blood vessels that empty your penis constrict and this
prevents the blood from leaving. The blood vessels within your penis expand to
receive more blood. When you make the
appointment to speak with your doctor about erectile dysfunction, he or she
will perform an exam. You will also be asked to fill out a questionnaire
explaining your symptoms and medical history. Before your appointment, it would
be wise to make a list of all the medications you are taking, as you will be
asked for a comprehensive list of such medicines. Your doctor will ask very
specific questions about your erections such as the number of erections you
get, how long do they last, how hard are they and so on. These questions may be
uncomfortable but are necessary so that the proper diagnosis is made. You will then be
given a physical exam, which will consist of your penis, testes, and rectum.
You may be asked to have lab work done to rule out other possible causes. Once
the exam is complete, your doctor will discuss with you the findings and
options available. *****
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