Although erection problems usually have a physical cause, they can have a significant effect on a couple’s emotional life. It is vital that you do not let sexual problems raise a barrier between you and your partner. You are more likely to resume a satisfying sex life if you involve your partner in understanding your erection problems and in the process of getting treatment.
What should I expect from my GP?
The discussion of erection problems may be new for you but it certainly isn’t for your GP. This is a familiar area of men’s health for GPs so there is no need to feel shy or concerned about the discussion. Because erection problems may be an early warning signal for general health issues, GPs are happy to discuss not only treatment options but also check on your wider health.
You can expect a GP to assess or re-check your general health when discussing erection problems. This is to try and understand the cause, or causes of your erection problems. Your GP may want to do some routine blood tests and check your blood pressure. The GP will normally talk through different treatment approaches and if appropriate may offer you samples of Viagra to try.