When You Should See Your Doctor About Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction may occur within a man's life for a variety of reasons. Some of these
reasons are related to non-medical causes and do not warrant a visit to your physician or
health care professional. Some issues such as fatigue or excessive drinking may cause
temporary Erectile Dysfunction (ED) that will clear up as soon as the man is rested or becomes
sober. However, some situations may arise that signal that the Erectile Dysfunction a man may
be experiencing may be caused by more serious factors. Knowing when you should see a
doctor could help relieve the anxiety commonly associated with ED.
One way to determine whether or not you are experiencing significant Erectile Dysfunction is
to assess how much Dysfunction you are experiencing. A brief stint here and there is not cause
for alarm, but if you are experiencing ED more than 25% of the time, you should schedule an
appointment with your doctor. Some men feel uncomfortable discussing the condition with their
doctor. If this is the case then ask your physician for a recommendation to an urologist. An
urologist specializes in treating ED and will have access to tests and treatments that your
doctor may not have.
If you have a predetermined health condition and begin to experience Erectile Dysfunction, it
is imperative that you see your doctor or urologist right away. Some conditions may increase
your chances of developing ED and your doctor or urologist will be able to offer various
treatments and remedies. Diabetes, high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, and
heart disease can increase your risk of developing Erectile Dysfunction. Your urologist can
prescribe medications or other erectile dysfunction treatment that will help improve your sexual
health.
Sometimes Erectile Dysfunction is the cause of emotional issues, such as anxiety, fear, and
depression. Often these emotional issues will subside naturally. However, if the emotional
issues seem to increase or if they begin to affect your daily life, then you should contact your
doctor right away. There are a number of medications that may be prescribed to help treat
depression and anxiety disorders and seeking the advice of your health care professional is
instrumental restoring your emotional health. Your doctor may also recommend that you see a
psychiatrist or psychologist as well and you should not find this discouraging. Treating depression and other anxiety disorders are not just beneficial to your sexual health, but
untreated depression and anxiety disorders can lead to life threatening issues.
If you are suffering with depression or other anxiety issues that lasts for longer than 2 weeks,
schedule an appointment with your health care professional immediately.
Only a qualified health care professional can assess the exact cause of your Erectile
Dysfunction. Though there are many benign causes, the fact that ED can signify a serious
underlying health condition makes it a necessity to seek treatment. Also, if you are taking
medications for another condition, it is possible that the medication that you are currently being
prescribed is contributing to the Erectile Dysfunction. Only a qualified health care worker can
make the adjustments necessary to either change your dosage or prescribe a different
medication entirely. Though you may feel uncomfortable discussing your sexual health with
your doctor, you will feel better once you have determined the cause of the problem and have
appropriated methods to resolve Erectile Dysfunction.