Nocturnal erection, also medically called nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT), indicates erections occurring at night without any sexual stimulation. It is usual for men to have three to five erections in an eight-hour sleep, with each erection lasting to about half an hour. Erections usually occur during rapid eye movement sleep when there is only little production of norepinephrine, which prevents erection by stopping blood flow.
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For the past year, I have been suffering from nightfall, happening 8 to 12 times a month. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering nightfall for the past 1 year. The issue happens for 8 to 12 times in a month. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Excessive masturbation in the past may lead to the damage of nerves supplying the penis, which in the future leads to nightfall, shrinkage of the penis, low sexual stamina, etc. Do not worry. In Ayurveda, some very effective medicines are natural testosterone boosters.... Read Full »
I get unwanted erections in sleep. Please suggest Ayurvedic remedy.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 58 and I experience unwanted erections in sleep. There is no sexual desire despite erection. This started six months ago. This disturbs my sleep. I have to get up and wait for two to three minutes for the erection to subside. I take hypertension medicine. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. The problem you mentioned here is very common and teenagers and adults face it frequently. At your age, it is still normal because an erection is related to testosterone hormone (male sexual hormone) and your body is still producing it and whe... Read Full »
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