Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is a term for men who have difficulty either achieving, or maintaining an erection. This makes it difficult for them to have penetrative sexual intercourse and can lead to a great deal of embarrassment and anxiety which often makes the problem worse.
Most men will have some problems with achieving full erections at some point in their lives; usually an initial incident is caused by factors such as excessive alcohol or drug intake, or with a new sexual partner. Once this has happened once, it can become difficult to relax in sexual situations which can then make the problem worse. It is important to realise that nearly half of men between the ages of 40-70 will develop erectile dysfunction at some point and this can have a huge impact on a person’s self-esteem and as a consequence, has an effect on relationships as well.
There is however also physical reasons why some men might have difficulty and this can range from diseases such as high blood pressure, cholesterol or diabetes or a lack of the male hormone testosterone. Physical causes are much more common in older males however younger men can also be affected by these conditions so it is always a good idea to rule out physical causes first.
In most cases the problem is psychological due to:
- anxiety
- depression
- other psychological problems
For many men the idea of discussing something so intimate is too much to bear, and they will put it off visiting the doctor or just order medication over the internet without first ensuring that there is no underlying physical problem. This can be dangerous as underlying conditions can be missed.
It is important to stress s that this is an extremely common condition, even in younger men and there is no need to be embarrassed. It is in most cases a treatable condition.
If you have already been tested and or just need medication we can offer an initial consult and exam as well a prescription. Once you are registered with us, repeat prescriptions can be ordered over the phone for a small fee, or if it suits you better we can supply the medication onsite, which saves you having to go to the pharmacy.
The most common and popular treatments for erectile dysfunction are Viagra and Cialis. These treatments are very effective and we stock both of these.