Talk to your Doctor about Erectile Dysfunction

Talk to your Doctor about Erectile Dysfunction

Although it can be embarrassing to talk with your doctor about sexual issues, seeking help for erectile dysfunction can be worth the effort. Erectile dysfunction treatments ranging from medications to surgery can help restore sexual function for most men. Sometimes erectile dysfunction is caused by an underlying condition such as heart disease. So it's important to take erectile trouble seriously because it can be a sign of a more serious health problem.

If erectile dysfunction is more than a temporary, short-term problem, see your doctor. Your own doctor, or a doctor specializing in erectile dysfunction, can help you determine the underlying cause or causes of erectile dysfunction and then help you find the right type of treatment.

Minor abnormalities of the penis during erection are common. They usually aren't serious and don't require evaluation or treatment. However, an abnormality severe enough to interfere with sexual activity (erectile dysfunction) should be evaluated.

Although you might view erectile dysfunction as a personal or embarrassing problem, it's important to seek treatment.