Erectile dysfunction – How to prepare for your doctor’s appointment

Due to the fact that, despite the prevalence of erectile dysfunction among men of all ages, a very large number of these cases don’t get medical help, it is necessary to pay special attention to introducing the importance of timely visit to an urologist. This visit can help both sexual and overall health in men.

What is also a fact is that visiting a doctor’s office is not pleasant. On the contrary, whenever we go to the doctor we often feel scared, anxious and this is especially true for visiting urologists because men must answer some really intimate and unpleasant questions on topics that they usually keep to themselves.

However, going to the doctor’s office is usually a necessary step towards the systematic resolution of problems related to impotence especially for finding the exact cause of erectile dysfunction which are two very important factors in the improvement of impaired sexual life.

Finding a doctor and making an appointment

You can use public health facilities or visit special private clinics. When it comes to private clinics in Sydney Australia, all you need to do is prepare certain amount of money and make an appointment. In most cases you will get the chance to visit the doctor as soon as possible. Keep in mind that additional examinations like ultrasound for example, cost more. That’s why it is a good idea to ask about the prices of services in the clinic which you have chosen. If you go to a public health facility you may have to wait for a longer period of time and this is the biggest downside of this option. Of course, if the problem is not acute then this waiting won’t be a problem. On the other hand, this is a much cost affordable solution.

Inside the doctor’s office

Before you go to the doctor’s office, it is necessary to make certain preparations to make sure that you will get all the relevant information, but also to provide the information that the urologist needs in order to set accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment. This information are usually related to the medications you are taking (supplements and herbal medicines for impotent too), relevant facts about the symptoms of erectile dysfunction (when did you first notice these symptoms, were they developed gradually or not, do they happen all the time etc.), important information about your lifestyle (your current stress levels, your diet etc.) and your overall health condition (are you suffering from certain chronic diseases, are you a smoker etc.).

Doctors have a certain amount of time they can devote to each patient. That’s why in order to be more practical, prepare some questions that you want to get the answer to. Feel free to write down these questions in a notepad. These are some questions you can ask:

- What are the causes of my erectile dysfunction?

- is this situation something temporary or permanent?

- Can my erectile dysfunction cured?

- What if one treatment doesn’t work?

- What can I do to remove the symptoms (changing lifestyle)?

Going to the urologist is a huge and important step toward finding a solution with your erectile dysfunction. So, don’t avoid this meeting and don’t look at this as something that is only uncomfortable and unnecessary.