What are the treatment options?

Erection problems can be treated! You don’t have to put up with an unsatisfying sex life. Depending on the cause, your GP may suggest one or more of the following treatment options:

Replacing existing medicines:

Replacing medicines that can cause erection problems with ones that are less likely to cause this side effect may be all that’s needed.

Lifestyle changes:

Lifestyle changes may mean cutting down on smoking and alcohol or reducing stress.

Counselling:

You can have counselling either with or without your partner, and it may help ease any anxiety you have about sex.

Medicines:

Tablets to treat erection problems can help increase blood flow to the penis, improving erectile function.

Hormone treatment:

When erection problems are caused by irregular levels of sex hormones like testosterone, hormone therapy can restore the balance and improve erectile function.

Other treatments:

There are more treatments for erection problems. Your GP will be able to tell you about these.

Talk to your GP about what treatments are available to help you achieve a satisfying sex life.