This archive report was first published on 13 July 2019.
Published on July 13, 2019, a couple, Andrew and Rose, visited a clinic seeking answers to a rather trivial issue that had sparked a heated argument.
Andrew explained that Rose thought he was having erections in his sleep and in the morning because he was thinking of another woman, but he was actually exhausted from work and only had sex with Rose once a week.
However, Rose was suspicious and noted that Andrew was having erections in his sleep and in the morning, which led her to wonder who he was imagining and dreaming about.
According to medical experts, a healthy man gets spontaneous erections approximately every 90 minutes in his sleep, lasting about 20 to 30 minutes, and can have up to five erections in a night.
These erections get stronger as the morning approaches and by the time the man wakes up, he has a strong erection to start off the day.
Andrew was surprised to learn that he was experiencing a normal physiological response, and that night and morning erections are a sign of good health.
However, loss of night and morning erections can be a sign of a serious disease, such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol, which can damage blood vessels and lead to a stroke or heart attack.
Other hormone problems, such as low testosterone, prolactin, or thyroid hormone imbalances, can also cause loss of nocturnal erections.
Additionally, poor sleep can also cause regular erections to cease.
After learning about the importance of night and morning erections, Andrew and Rose decided to work on their intimacy and balance in their relationship, and the doctor offered to provide them with couple therapy to regain their lost intimacy.
