ED since I was 15 or 16 years old. 30-now.

[Saskman Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Saskman]

I came across this site while searching for Google and was enjoying some threads that I came across. Briefly about my situation, I'm at a point where I need answers in my life. I've suffered from ED since I was 15-years old or so, until that time, I remember having very hard erections. After that, it was never the same. I can "get" erections but they don't sustain themselves nor do they get as hard as I remember them getting before I began experiencing these problems (half my life ago almost). Its not a proper erection.

About me:
- Perfectly fit (regular fitness routine)
- Lack of sex drive
- According to bloodtest: perfect testosterone, thyroid, blood sugar and cholesterol.
- Did ample cycling as a youth - could I have damaged myself?
- Tried Levitra and Cialis, both work extremely well.
- No smoke and no drink.

I don't know what to do. I get so depressed about this problem because it hinders my ability to have successful relationships, also makes me fearful of them; I absolutely need to figure out if my problems are physical or psychological, I'd lean towards physical.

Last resort? I'm trying to see a urologist but after so months, they still haven't gotten my referral. Thinking from my research, the only thing that really effects teens is: vascular problems/blood vessels and psychological issues; what else could it be that a blood test could not reveal?

I dont' want to live a life of not knowing and using Levitra - does anyone have any suggestions, based on the age ED started and the many years since...?

Thanks so much.

[Pegasus AdministratorPE Gym EditorPEGym Hero ☺ Admin of the Month Mar 2015 Find all posts View Profile Close Pegasus]

Hmm whould have to lean to a pysc cause, though a uro visit is certainly worthwhile.

[Saskman Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Saskman]

Hmm whould have to lean to a pysc cause, though a uro visit is certainly worthwhile.

I went to a general practioner (here in Canada- Saskatchewan to be precise) and he said he was going to refer me to a urologist in the city of Regina. I called the uro after a few months, they never heard of me. They are backlogged here for up to a year due to a shortage. I know in neighboring Alberta, they have fees for service and you can pay as you would for a regular massage.

I'd like to have the doppler test performed (ultrasound)

Aside from a venous leakage, are there any other causes that effect a teenager, progressing into adult years?

Could it have been caused permanently by excessive cycling? Until the age of 15/16 I had perfect erections. After that, never again without the aid of Levitra or Cialis.

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I went to a general practioner (here in Canada- Saskatchewan to be precise) and he said he was going to refer me to a urologist in the city of Regina. I called the uro after a few months, they never heard of me. They are backlogged here for up to a year due to a shortage. I know in neighboring Alberta, they have fees for service and you can pay as you would for a regular massage.

I'd like to have the doppler test performed (ultrasound)

Aside from a venous leakage, are there any other causes that effect a teenager, progressing into adult years?

Could it have been caused permanently by excessive cycling? Until the age of 15/16 I had perfect erections. After that, never again without the aid of Levitra or Cialis.

Aside from venous leak which is very rare in the young, the most obvious thing is pysc issues. Still a uro would know far more about the physical than me.

[Saskman Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Saskman]

Aside from venous leak which is very rare in the young, the most obvious thing is pysc issues. Still a uro would know far more about the physical than me.

well i will continue to try to see a urologist, but was hoping some on this site could speak from experience or i could be referred to people who suffered from similar experiences at my early age. im down to thinking only cycling could have caused it based on symptoms. i witnessed childhood trauma and the stress lasted most of my life, i'd consider it gone now.. but only in recent years. i just find it hard to believe that stress could have such an impact without any gradual breaks in between.

thanks for your help nonetheless.

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Funny enough the strress of ed is enough to cause ed.

[CUSP82 Administrator Admin of the Month Dec 2014PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close CUSP82]

You have focused on a cause, cycling, so you don't think it's in your head. Go to the urologist and when you find out you're physically normal then go and talk to a therapist, unless of course you want to have ed forever which is really silly!

[delon Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close delon]

Hi Saskman,
There are many many possible causes of ED, many of which science is just now starting to understand. It is very possible that you are experiencing one of these physical causes of ED. Ask your urologist for a sample pack of cialis.

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I came across this site while searching for Google and was enjoying some threads that I came across. Briefly about my situation, I'm at a point where I need answers in my life. I've suffered from ED since I was 15-years old or so, until that time, I remember having very hard erections. After that, it was never the same. I can "get" erections but they don't sustain themselves nor do they get as hard as I remember them getting before I began experiencing these problems (half my life ago almost). Its not a proper erection.

About me:
- Perfectly fit (regular fitness routine)
- Lack of sex drive
- According to bloodtest: perfect testosterone, thyroid, blood sugar and cholesterol.
- Did ample cycling as a youth - could I have damaged myself?
- Tried Levitra and Cialis, both work extremely well.
- No smoke and no drink.

I don't know what to do. I get so depressed about this problem because it hinders my ability to have successful relationships, also makes me fearful of them; I absolutely need to figure out if my problems are physical or psychological, I'd lean towards physical.

Last resort? I'm trying to see a urologist but after so months, they still haven't gotten my referral. Thinking from my research, the only thing that really effects teens is: vascular problems/blood vessels and psychological issues; what else could it be that a blood test could not reveal?

I dont' want to live a life of not knowing and using Levitra - does anyone have any suggestions, based on the age ED started and the many years since...?

Thanks so much.

Do you have the lab values for your testosterone levels?
Sometimes it doesn't matter if you have what the doc's call "Perfect" levels.(there is no such thing).
But, it's not really about the amount of test you have, it's about the ratio between Testostrone and Estrogen...and free T as well as DHT.
If estrogen is too high or too low it can kill your sex drive and erectile function. If DHT is low or you have a genetic DHT deficiency it can lead to issues, finally on the other end, if DHT is extremely high and estrogen is very low, it can lead to adrenergic dysfunction which can quickly deplete N.O levels and lead to vascular issues.

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You said that you tried lavitra and Ciallis and that they worked very well. From what I understand about venous leaks, this would most likely rule out a venous leak.

Have you tried any blood flow enhancing supplements such as l-arginine, tongkat ali, Gingko Biloba, etc.?

Some guys report that light jelqing also improves blood flow into the penis.

[Saskman Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Saskman]

You said that you tried lavitra and Ciallis and that they worked very well. From what I understand about venous leaks, this would most likely rule out a venous leak.

Have you tried any blood flow enhancing supplements such as l-arginine, tongkat ali, Gingko Biloba, etc.?

Some guys report that light jelqing also improves blood flow into the penis.

I've tried Korean Red Giseng for a couple months, didn't make a difference at all. After reading about Ginko and the other stuff, I will go to Walmart today and pick some up. What you understand is what I thought too, but after reading on this site, it seems that some have been prescribed viagra type drugs for leaks. Yeah, those drugs- Levitra especially, work unbelievably well- Cialis, not as much as Levitra for me.

Do you have the lab values for your testosterone levels?
Sometimes it doesn't matter if you have what the doc's call "Perfect" levels.(there is no such thing).
But, it's not really about the amount of test you have, it's about the ratio between Testostrone and Estrogen...and free T as well as DHT.
If estrogen is too high or too low it can kill your sex drive and erectile function. If DHT is low or you have a genetic DHT deficiency it can lead to issues, finally on the other end, if DHT is extremely high and estrogen is very low, it can lead to adrenergic dysfunction which can quickly deplete N.O levels and lead to vascular issues.

I don't have the lab values, I just saw the doctor read from his screen the results from my multiple screening blood test. Do you have any recommendation what I can ask from the doctor for such test as you describe here?

Hi Saskman,
There are many many possible causes of ED, many of which science is just now starting to understand. It is very possible that you are experiencing one of these physical causes of ED. Ask your urologist for a sample pack of cialis.

I have been given cialis and it works, Levitra is better for me. I don't see why someone at my age should resort to using these types of drugs without a known reason. I want to know what is wrong with me. I know i waited to long to figure out why, if it were not for the prescription drugs able for over the counter purchase in Mexico, I may have never even gotten this far (some years ago). I now have a prescription from the doctor in Canada, so I don't have to buy from Mexico, but I have no explanation. Urologists require a referral from a doctor, here where I live, they are backlogged over a year (putting cancer patients ahead as it seems this isn't important for them). I will try to get in again.

Thanks for your replies gentlemen!

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I don't have the lab values, I just saw the doctor read from his screen the results from my multiple screening blood test. Do you have any recommendation what I can ask from the doctor for such test as you describe here?


I have been given cialis and it works, Levitra is better for me. I don't see why someone at my age should resort to using these types of drugs without a known reason. I want to know what is wrong with me. I know i waited to long to figure out why, if it were not for the prescription drugs able for over the counter purchase in Mexico, I may have never even gotten this far (some years ago). I now have a prescription from the doctor in Canada, so I don't have to buy from Mexico, but I have no explanation. Urologists require a referral from a doctor, here where I live, they are backlogged over a year (putting cancer patients ahead as it seems this isn't important for them). I will try to get in again.

Thanks for your replies gentlemen!

Tell your MD to get you an endo referral and check..
-E2 (Estrogen)
-Total and Free Testosterone
-Prolactin

Thyroid Hormones
-TSH
-T4
-T3

Chances are though, if Cialis and Levitra work for you...."incredibly well" as you say...your nitric oxide is just a little lower than it should be.

[zezeze Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close zezeze]

You have already established that blood & hormone tests came back normal. If you have been road cycling hours a day for years it could have done damage, but itīs usually reversible on time.

The only likely causes in your case are venous leak / insufficiency. Both of which can be either confirmed or ruled out in the Doppler test. You should consider booking a time directly to the Doppler in private hospital. It is a pricey test, 1000 dollars more or less, but it could finally give you an answer. If nothing is wrong, the only possible help is sexual therapy.

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You have already established that blood & hormone tests came back normal. If you have been road cycling hours a day for years it could have done damage, but itīs usually reversible on time.

The only likely causes in your case are venous leak / insufficiency. Both of which can be either confirmed or ruled out in the Doppler test. You should consider booking a time directly to the Doppler in private hospital. It is a pricey test, 1000 dollars more or less, but it could finally give you an answer. If nothing is wrong, the only possible help is sexual therapy.

Not necessarily. Can't rule out any endo issue just yet. Could also be partly psychological.

[Orome Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Orome]

Do you have the lab values for your testosterone levels?
Sometimes it doesn't matter if you have what the doc's call "Perfect" levels.(there is no such thing).
But, it's not really about the amount of test you have, it's about the ratio between Testostrone and Estrogen...and free T as well as DHT.
If estrogen is too high or too low it can kill your sex drive and erectile function. If DHT is low or you have a genetic DHT deficiency it can lead to issues, finally on the other end, if DHT is extremely high and estrogen is very low, it can lead to adrenergic dysfunction which can quickly deplete N.O levels and lead to vascular issues.

Can you link to any studies talking about this?