{"id":26959,"date":"2019-06-19T13:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T13:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=26959"},"modified":"2019-06-18T21:41:31","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T21:41:31","slug":"why-you-should-ask-ed-questions-first-not-last-with-your-doctor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/why-you-should-ask-ed-questions-first-not-last-with-your-doctor\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Ask ED Questions First, Not Last with Your Doctor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sexual health and function are important components of a healthy life. If you\u2019re encountering problems in this area, it\u2019s critical to seek professional counsel so that those problems — and any underlying causes — can be treated promptly.<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s no secret that many men feel uncomfortable discussing personal sexual health issues with anyone, including their regular doctor. However, that reluctance to be up front about such matters can take a hefty toll on not just sexual function but overall health as well.<\/p>\n

Among those men bold enough to raise such issues as erectile function, it\u2019s often done as a last-minute query, posed in a quavering voice in the waning moments of a visit to the doctor.<\/p>\n

Your Doctor Has Heard It All<\/h3>\n

It doesn\u2019t need to be that way. It is doubtful that you have anything to say that \u00a0the doctor hasn\u2019t heard before. And when such issues are the most pressing health problems on your mind, they should be given the priority they deserve when you visit the doctor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

If you are finding it increasingly difficult to get and keep an erection suitable for sexual intercourse, don\u2019t hesitate to broach this topic with the urgency it deserves. In the long run, it could save you from a world of hurt.<\/p>\n

A Reflection of Overall Health<\/h3>\n

Erectile function, like so many aspects of human activity, is a reflection of your overall health. If you\u2019re no longer able to achieve and sustain an erection in the way you once did, it could be an indication that something\u2019s out of balance and needs to be adjusted, healthwise.<\/p>\n

For that reason alone, anything amiss in the sexual function department needs to be a high-priority subject for discussions with your doctor. It could be that your erection problems represent an early warning of more serious cardiovascular health issues.<\/p>\n

After all, the arteries that supply blood to your penis are part of your body-wide network of blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to every organ of the body. If your penis isn\u2019t getting the blood it needs to achieve an erection, it\u2019s possible that you\u2019re suffering from vascular issues that could eventually threaten the health of your heart, brain, or other vital organs.<\/p>\n

Could Be a Drug Interaction<\/h3>\n

Alternatively, your erection problems could be caused by something far less serious. Certain medications can make it more difficult, if not impossible, to get an erection. In such cases, a change in medication can quickly address the problem. But if you hesitate to talk to your doctor about your concerns, the problem will continue.<\/p>\n

On the bright side, no matter what the cause of your erection problems might be, your doctor can find a way to help resolve them. If it\u2019s a question of insufficient blood flow (responsible for 80 percent of all ED diagnoses), taking Viagra or another PDE5 inhibitor could get you back in the saddle again.<\/p>\n

Getting to the Root Cause<\/h3>\n

Even more importantly, your doctor can take a closer look at the reasons for your impaired blood flow so that those can be addressed and hopefully head off more serious health issues. If it\u2019s unhealthy lifestyle choices that are clogging up your arteries, trading in bad habits for healthy ones can often turn things around.<\/p>\n

If, however, your erection problems are a symptom of an underlying illness such as type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease, the sooner your doctor is aware of such ailments, the more quickly steps can be taken to treat them.<\/p>\n

An Alternative Is Available<\/h3>\n

For those men who simply can\u2019t bring themselves to broach personal intimate health matters in a face-to-face encounter with their doctor, eDrugstore.com offers a less daunting alternative. It can arrange a complimentary online consultation with a licensed U.S. physician who can help to figure out what\u2019s causing your symptoms of ED and how best to treat them. If appropriate, the doctor can authorize a prescription for Viagra or another PDE5 inhibitor.<\/p>\n

To facilitate this consultation with a physician at a remote location, you will have to fill out a questionnaire covering your medical history, health complaints, and a list of medications — prescription and over-the-counter — that you\u2019re taking. The doctor needs this information to make an informed decision about your ED symptoms and how to treat them. To learn more, visit eDrugstore\u2019s Erectile Dysfunction page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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