Space to talk about sexual wellbeing
Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection can affect confidence and relationships. An individual assessment helps explore the cause and the options that may be appropriate.
Illustrative care · PexelsErectile Dysfunction Care
Erectile function involves blood vessels, nerves, hormones and emotional wellbeing. Medicines and health conditions can also play a part. Understanding when a change began and how it affects you helps guide a useful conversation.
Assessment may include a medical history, examination and selected tests. Care can involve managing related conditions, changes to everyday habits or a treatment suited to the cause. The aim is an informed discussion that respects your priorities, without assuming a single solution.
What the experience may involve
Start with a conversation
Describe the pattern of symptoms, your concerns and any medicines you take.
Look at relevant health factors
A clinician considers cardiovascular health and other possible contributors, with tests when appropriate.
Consider your options
Discuss suitable approaches, interactions, expectations and how progress would be reviewed.
Questions about
Erectile Dysfunction Care
Is this only about age?
No. Health, medicines and emotional factors can also contribute.
Does everyone need blood tests?
Testing depends on the history and assessment, rather than a single panel for everyone.
What approaches exist?
General approaches include lifestyle changes, management of existing conditions and cause-specific treatment.
Care notes
Erection medicines can interact dangerously with nitrates. Current medicines and cardiovascular health need review. This page does not recommend self-prescribing or changing medicines.