Diagnosing Erectile Dysfunction
Diagnosing Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is typically a medical situation that can often be improved through treatment. However, a proper diagnosis needs to be made and treatment choices have to be made. For that to happen, you need to see and work with your doctor. Though it could be initially embarrassing to discuss about erectile dysfunctions with another person – you have to look at from the perspective of your quality of life. It’s like a knee pain that you go to your doctor to get checked, that’s what doctors are for.
Your doctor will discuss the situation and will probably ask you several questions like
- How long has the problem being going on?
- Can you reach climax through masturbation?
- Is sex painful?
- Do you experience spontaneous erection at night?
He will also inquire about other medical conditions that you might have, including Diabetes, Cancer, heart problems or any psychological issues like depression. He will ask about your smoking, drinking and drug uses, if any. Your response to these questions will help him do a proper diagnosis of your erectile dysfunction.
Physical exam of your blood count, cholesterol, blood sugar etc. may also be ordered to evaluate your condition properly and reach an informed decision on your erectile dysfunction situation.
While your primary physician would most likely be able to do a proper diagnosis, he might refer to a specialist urologist. A specialist would be in a better position to do a proper diagnosis in some severe cases of erectile dysfunction and can then discuss possible treatment paths.
Your doctor will discuss treatment alternatives with you. He could recommend oral medication like Viagra or Cialis. If these are ineffective or the diagnosis demands, he could ask you to have surgery to have penile implants inserted.
Erectile dysfunction is a fairly common situation with many men, but in majority of cases a proper diagnosis followed by appropriate treatment will help you regain full and satisfying sex life.
