Erectile dysfunction. Image source: bbc
By Amarachi Okeh
Medical health experts say not waking up to an early morning
erection, especially when this becomes consistent, could be an indication of
erectile dysfunction, noting that men should be alert to such a sign.
The experts who are urologists stressed that while it is normal
for men to sometimes not see an early morning erection, as it may have already
occurred during sleep, this should not persist over time.
According to them, a consistent absence of early morning erection
may be an indication of the state of a man’s erectile function.
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get or keep an erection
firm enough to have sexual intercourse. Some men experience it during times of
stress. However, frequent cases of erectile dysfunction, experts say, can be a
sign of other health problems that need treatment.
And experts and a Professor of Surgery, KehindeTijani, stated that
men should also be worried if their lack of early morning erection interferes
with their sex life.
Speaking in an interview with our correspondent, Tijani, who is
also a consultant urologist, stressed that it is not a must for men to have
early morning erection every day. Rather, the most important thing is to have a
good erection during coital activities.
He however further said that “loss of early morning erection can
be a pointer to potential problems with coital activities and even systemic
problems involving blood vessels.
“It can be a guide on the state of erectile function of an
individual, even though its relevance tends to be over-exaggerated.”
He added that “many normal men do not observe the early morning
erection but have no problem with coital activities. The most important thing
is to have a good erection during coital activities,” he stressed.
Tijani, however, stated that any man who observes this lack of
early morning erection for a consistent period should seek help, especially if
he is having problems with his erection during coital activities.
Also, Consultant Urologist, Dr. BadmusAdeola, said while a normal
person might not have an early morning erection every day because it could have
occurred while sleeping, the person should see a urologist if the situation
becomes persistent.
He added that the history of the absence of early morning erection
can be used to differentiate the type of erectile dysfunction a person is
suffering from.
“The history of absence or presence of early morning erection can
also be used to differentiate psychogenic erectile dysfunction from physiologic
or organic erectile dysfunction,”
Erectile dysfunction can serve as a symptom for coronary heart
disease, dyslipidaemia, obesity and even hypertension, he added
“So, anybody with erectile dysfunction is usually screened for
these health conditions. If any man notices absence or decline in his erection,
he needs to visit the urologist.”
A lack of morning erection may also be a sign of impotence.
The site noted that “if a man is experiencing erectile dysfunction
at other times, whether or not he has a spontaneous morning erection is a clue
his healthcare provider can use in the diagnosis of what is causing the
problem.”
Men should always check their health status regularly to know how
function they are with early morning erection.
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