Talk to Your Doctor about Erectile Dysfunction

Posted on August 30th, 2008 by olga

There’s no need to be embarrassed, erection problems are widespread (don’t stop thinking about 40% of men over 40 have suffered at some time) and your doctor or practice nurse will be used to discussing such matters. Actually, you will most likely be surprised how easy it is to talk about ED once you start the conversation. Keep in mind, your conversation will be strictly secret. Besides, your doctor / nurse is the best person to give advice you about the range of treatments obtainable and which one is best for you. You should only start a conversation with your doctor.

Sex is not for all time an easy subject to talk about. As a result here are some ways you could open the conversation:

-”I’m finding it complicated to have sex”
-”Sex is becoming a problem for me and my partner”
-”My sex life isn’t what it used to be”
-”I’m little by little losing the ability to have sex”
-”I’m worried that I may not be able to get an erection anymore”
-”I’d like to talk about erectile dysfunction”
-”I’m not able to have sex like I used to”

These points and any others you can think of can only help your doctor do what’s best for you. You should as well make sure you tell your doctor:

-How frequently you are experiencing erection problems?
-If there are definite conditions when you can get an erection?
-If you have any other medical conditions?
-If you are taking any medications?
-If you smoke?
-If you can still get an erection in the morning?

Discussing ED and treatment alternatives with your doctor

Once you’ve talked it over and if your doctor agrees you need ED treatment. The table of treatments will help you. Here are further propositions of what you might need to ask:
-Are there any other indications connected with ED?
-What treatments are available for ED?
-How and when are these taken/used?
-What are the main differences between them?
-How quickly do they work?
-Are they easy to take or use?
-How effectual are they?
-Is there an underlying illness that could be causing my ED?

-Are there any risks?
-So, what should I do next?

If you haven’t spoken to your doctor about erectile dysfunction it’s worth making an appointment today - to help recognize any underlying illness and to discover a treatment that’s right for you.