Why do I experience erectile dysfunction at night, but not in the morning?

According to Dr. Reena Malik, ED can occur at night due to changes in hormone levels, specifically a decrease in testosterone, which is typically released in a pulsatile manner during the day.

Is it normal to have morning erections, but struggle with getting hard at night?

Yes, it is common for men to experience morning erections, also known as 'morning wood', and still struggle with getting hard at night. This can be due to hormonal changes and other factors.

Can ED only occur at night for some men, or is it a general issue?

According to Dr. Malik, ED can indeed occur only at night for some men, and there are specific reasons for this, including hormonal changes.

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Dr. Rena Malik is a board-certified urologist with a talent for dispelling medical misinformation, discussing intimate topics, and educating the general public. With over 300 million views and 2 million subscribers, her YouTube channel Rena Malik, M.D. has become a go-to destination for frank, evidence-based discussions of taboo topics. Men’s Health Magazine named her as one of the top 10 health influencers in 2023. Dr. Malik is regularly featured by media outlets, including Insider, Men’s Health, Self, Scientific American, Bustle, and US News & World Report and has been a guest on multiple podcasts, including the popular Diary of a CEO, Huberman Lab, and Mel Robbins Podcasts.

Dr. Rena Malik specializes in sexual medicine and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) and is a Menopause Certified Menopause Practitioner. Her practice, Rena Malik, MD offers patient-focused, individualized care in bladder health, sexual dysfunction, hormone management, and the compassionate management of non-narcotic pelvic pain. She is located in Beverly Hills and Irvine, CA and sees patients virtually from the states of CA, FL, IL, MD, NY, NJ, TX and VA.

Dr. Rena Malik’s extraordinary contributions to the realm of urology have earned her the distinguished title of the 2023 American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year. With a prolific portfolio boasting over 80 peer-reviewed publications, she continues to contribute to the advancement of innovation in the field of urology. She is an online content editor for the Journal of Urology and Urology Practice journals.