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An erection depends on healthy blood vessels, nerves, hormones and a relaxed state of mind working together. When any one of these is disturbed, the penis does not receive or hold enough blood, and an erection becomes difficult to achieve or sustain.
An occasional episode is normal and is usually caused by stress, fatigue or alcohol. It is considered erectile dysfunction when the problem continues for three months or more, or when it begins to affect your confidence and your relationship. That is the point at which a consultation is worthwhile - not later.
ED is far more common than most men assume, and it increases with age. It should never be self-treated with over-the-counter or unregulated medication, because doing so hides the underlying cause instead of correcting it.
Physical causes are the most frequent, and they are the reason ED should always be medically assessed:
Psychological causes such as performance anxiety, depression, work stress and relationship difficulty are also common, particularly in younger men. In practice, many patients have a combination of both - a physical trigger followed by anxiety that keeps the problem going.
Book a consultation if you notice any of the following:
That last point matters. Erectile dysfunction can precede a cardiac event by several years, so an ED assessment at Medithics also screens your cardiovascular and metabolic health. Treating the symptom without checking the cause is a missed opportunity.
Your consultation begins with a private discussion of your symptoms, how long they have been present, your medical and surgical history, current medication, and lifestyle factors. Nothing about this conversation leaves the consulting room.
Depending on that assessment, your specialist may advise:
The purpose of this workup is simple - to identify precisely why the problem is occurring, so that the treatment corrects the cause rather than masking it.
Treatment is selected for the cause identified during your assessment, and is reviewed as you progress.
Please do not use medication bought without a prescription. Dose, drug interactions and cardiac safety all need medical supervision.
Is erectile dysfunction curable? In most men it is treatable, and often fully reversible once the cause is identified and managed.
Which doctor should I consult? A urologist or andrologist. Other specialists are involved only if your assessment indicates a hormonal, vascular or psychological cause.
Is my consultation confidential? Yes, entirely.
What does treatment cost? It depends on the tests advised and the plan selected. You will receive a clear estimate before treatment begins.