How Can You Overcome Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction is one of the most distressing conditions for a man. It combines frustration for you and your partner with embarrassment and a sense of inadequacy, while also raising important questions about your wider health.

If this has become a problem for you recently and you’re unsure what to do, help is available. 

Being able to access erectile dysfunction treatment online can be very useful, because you can feel less squeamish about having to talk to your doctor (especially a female GP). At the same time, you are not inconvenienced by limited opening hours.

What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?

The first thing to do when faced with erectile dysfunction is to understand what kind of issues may cause it, as these can vary and it may be that more than one factor is at play:

·       Heart disease

·       High cholesterol

·       High blood pressure

·       Diabetes

·       Obesity

·       Chronic conditions like MS or Parkinson’s Disease

·       Use of alcohol or drugs

·       Surgery in the pelvic area, especially the prostate

·       The use of certain medications

In addition to all of these (and it is not an exhaustive list), some studies have indicated a link between Long Covid and erectile dysfunction.

When having an online consultation with us, it is important to establish which of these factors is at play. This is partly because you may have other issues that you must address with your doctor, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, while if erectile dysfunction is caused by prescription medication, you may be able to get this changed.

Sometimes, psychological problems can also be a factor in erectile dysfunction, which may require help from a psychologist, while lifestyle changes could play a key role.

There is a difference between physical issues that could require medical intervention, such as a heart bypass or medication to lower blood pressure, and things you can do, such as getting slimmer through an improved diet and exercise.

Why Erectile Dysfunction Medication Can Help You Now?

However, none of that means you shouldn’t seek erectile dysfunction medication in the meantime. 

One reason for this is that it can bring immediate relief from your condition, whereas some issues (like obesity) can only be relieved gradually, which means the underlying causes of erectile dysfunction can linger.

In some cases, being able to get an erection can actually help with the process of becoming healthier.

A prime example of this is obesity. Firstly, sex itself can burn off a few calories, but an active sex life also improves your mood, which can reduce comfort eating. 

Moreover, if you are suddenly able to head to the bedroom for some fun instead of sitting around eating, that itself can cut your food intake.

In addition to this, losing weight can make you more attractive to your partner, which you may think matters less if you can’t have sex with them, but is very important once you can get back into action between the sheets.

How Does Sildenafil Work?

The main medication used for erectile dysfunction is Sildenafil, which was originally known by its brand name Viagra. It is important to understand how it works.

·       The penis becomes erect when spongy tissue inside it becomes engorged with blood in response to sexual stimulation, with blood flow in being greater than blood flow out.

·       The medical issues mentioned above can reduce this blood flow, which stops a sustainable erection from occurring.

·       Sildenafil acts as an inhibitor which prevents chemical processes that would otherwise relax spongy tissue and allow the blood to flow out, ensuring enough blood is retained to produce and maintain an erection.

·       Sildenafil should be taken an hour before sex to allow time for the blood to build up and produce an erection.

What Options For Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Are There If You Cannot Take Sildenafil?

There are circumstances in which you should not use Sildenafil or should only do so after taking expert medical advice:

·       If you have high blood pressure

·       Have heart, liver or kidney problems

·       Are currently taking medication

You may also suffer side effects such as an erection that lasts for hours, headaches, or sensitivity to light. You should seek further medical advice if these occur, as you may need to stop using Sildenafil.

Other medications that can combat erectile dysfunction include Tadalafil, which is useful for men with high blood pressure. This works by relaxing blood vessels in the lungs to enable more blood to flow to the penis. 

Because there are so many causes of erectile dysfunction, with wider health implications, it would be unwise to try to just buy them online without a consultation first. 

An online medical assessment can enable us to establish the safety and effectiveness of any solution, helping you find the right route back to a happy and fulfilling sex life.