Support for ED & Sexual Health Issues From Health Care Providers

Since physicians are under time restraints, your provider may not be adequately prepared for the time required to effectively diagnose and treat you during a standard appointment. When making an appointment, office personnel typically inquire concerning the reason for your appointment in order to schedule adequate time.  Take this opportunity to be very candid by informing your doctor’s office of the nature of your visit, and ask for extended time. With the upfront awareness of your time request, your physician is less likely to be caught off guard and prepared to devote the necessary time to your needs. Like other professionals, your physician is motivated by money. Insurance companies do not pay for time; payment is based on the patients’ reasons for treatment and the procedures they receive. Your doctor may refer you to an urologist to determine whether your dysfunction stems from a physical or psychological problem.

Prevention
Symptoms of Sexual Health Problems
Occurrence
Causes
Preparation for Medical Appointment
Support from Health Care Providers
Cultural Attitudes about Sexual Health
Psychological Implications
Career/Employment
Tests and Diagnosis
Treatment with Prescription Drugs
Surgical Procedures
Complications
Risk Factors and Warnings
Coping and Support