Telling a doctor you have Erectile Dysfunction?

I’m curious if telling a doctor you have erectile dysfunction has prompted a more thorough physical exam in your experience?

I’ve bounced between four different doctors for physicals over the past four years because of doctors moving and me moving, and only one has done any kind of detailed physical. The one I’m seeing now did very little in terms of actual physical examination the first time I saw her, but now I need to have the discussion about ED for the first time and I’m curious what to expect. Thanks.

My doctor asks about ED after my exam is over with. So I doubt they'll do much extra just because you ask about it.

I’m curious if telling a doctor you have erectile dysfunction has prompted a more thorough physical exam in your experience? The one I’m seeing now did very little in terms of actual physical examination the first time I saw her, but now I need to have the discussion about ED for the first time and I’m curious what to expect. Thanks.

Personally, I would just go directly to a urologist.

Several years ago I mentioned it to my regular doctor during a physical and she prescribed Viagra, which was covered by my insurance. She did not examine me or really make a big deal out of it; she just sent the prescription to my pharmacy. I think most doctors prescribe ED meds without much thought, unless you have a medical condition that might be made worse if you took an ED med. If the meds don't work, then maybe go see a urologist for a complete exam.

Not much to expect unless you have other health issues as well, such as diabetes. My urologist did nothing further when I asked for his recommendation for ED meds. Tell your doctor if you cannot achieve an erection at all ( morning wood). There are several types of ED drugs available, so ask the doctor for recommendations or prescriptions for different brands. Samples are no more now that Viagra is off patent.

I may try injectables as the pills now have reduced effectiveness for me. (And I have never been a fan of the next day viagra headache.)

Unfortunately ED happens as you get older. Anyone can have it, and it can come and go. Blood pressure and other drugs can affect your function too. I've asked my doc in the past and even conned him out of free samples. He told me I was getting into his private stash! The drug companies are very stingy with them these days so freebies are hard to get . I don't think anything about asking, it's almost a given for old guys.

I'm at the point where I might have to say something at my next physical. Wondering if it will prompt my doc to want to have a look, or do any kind of physical tests to see if the blood can get flowing. or will I just be referred to a urologist.

But i've been thinking about phyiscal therapy alternatives to drugs. I am worried my body would become dependent on the drugs to get erections. I've looked into pelvic floor exercises and pelvic floor therapy, while I'm currently at PT for a recovering knee injury. Pelvic floor exercises are supposed to help get the blood flowing better in the lower half of your body. I did notice a slight improvement with erections after doing some of those exercises the other day.

Another thing I'm looking into that I'd rather do, is something I've seen on youtube. Where the therapist uses percussion and vibration instruments to stimulate various areas. It apparently takes a series of sessions, but it even led to men having ejaculations while he was doing it. I was hoping to find someone who could provide that kind of therapy as well.

Most doctors will prescribe something for it. For me, porn works ?

I was at the office of a urologist I was seeing for a separate issue and mentioned that I was having issues. He asked about my cardiac history, actually produced a stethoscope and checked, and passed me a couple samples.

and passed me a couple samples.

Of what?

Possibly ED pills?

Possibly ED pills?

Wait. You don't even know ?

Was sent to a urologist because I have diabetes and was told I need a implant. It works good and can stay hard for ever till I let it down. When first got it was told to leave it up for 2 weeks. Try walking around for 2 weeks hard. lol Medicare paid for it,

If I may offer one suggestion, that is, talk to your doctor. There can be multiple reasons for erection difficulties ranging from the psychological (stress) to those relating to use of medications and alcohol/drugs, and underlying medical problems. Good luck. It is something that can visit many men and we tend to be too ashamed to seek help.

I’m 37 and am relatively healthy. I have a dadbod so I’m not fit but I am active and exercise 4 times a week.

My blood pressure is slightly high so I take Lisinopro. It causes ED and it was so frustrating to me that I put any fears aside for the sake of my sexual pleasure and I just told her that I’m having ED issues.

She laid out options and I told her I researched and that some people can do really well with a low dose of Cialis daily. She agreed and that’s what I’m on. She told me that insurance probably wouldn’t approve more than 10 pills but to check Good-Rx and voila, got my 30 days supply with Good-Rx for $20.

She agreed and that’s what I’m on. She told me that insurance probably wouldn’t approve more than 10 pills but to check Good-Rx and voila, got my 30 days supply with Good-Rx for $20.

The same thing happened to me when trying to get a 5mg daily dose of Cialis generic. My insurance cost was $250+ for a 30 day supply. The pharmacist at CVS, said go check out GoodRx. Now I pay $45 for 90 pills at Costco. I think the major ED drugs are now generic and do cost less- they should cost a lot less, but now you can find reasonable costs if you shop around and use companies like GoodRx.

I am on Amlodipine and Losartan for BP management - no issue with erections. I hear Flomax for bladder leakage will peter your peter out! A few years ago my doc asked about ED issues - the topic hasn't come up again (no pun intended!)

I am on Amlodipine and Losartan for BP management - no issue with erections. I hear Flomax for bladder leakage will peter your peter out! A few years ago my doc asked about ED issues - the topic hasn't come up again (no pun intended!)

I'm on 8 different meds, some for high blood pressure and some for heart related issues I am having fixed as well as cholesterol. I went on a diet and have cut way back on the quantities of meds and discontinued some. It sucks to get old!

I'm on 8 different meds, some for high blood pressure and some for heart related issues I am having fixed as well as cholesterol. I went on a diet and have cut way back on the quantities of meds and discontinued some. It sucks to get old!

It also takes guts!!! Getting old is not for the weak of heart!

I was recently having a few issues with not necessarily getting an erection, but keeping it to penetrate my wife. In the meantime, I was having a few joint issues (old is not fun!), so I made an appointment to see my Doc ... emailed him in advance as to my joint issues and mentioned, just in passing, that I was having a "men's health" issue. That's code for can't get a hard on.

Once he checked out my joints, he opened the discussion on ED. Very professional and did not cause any embarrassment to me (or him). He asked me a few relevant questions and then suggested that I see a urologist to assess the situation, which I did.

Basically what the urologist did was determine the blood flow in my erect penis. This involves inserting a needle of some type of solution into your penis (don't know) which gives you an erection, which is then scanned to determine the blood flow of the erection. Mine was not what it should be. He gave me a sample of Cialis, which worked great! No problems lately. I'm ready for a refill.

Basically what the urologist did was determine the blood flow in my erect penis. This involves inserting a needle of some type of solution into your penis (don't know) which gives you an erection, which is then scanned to determine the blood flow of the erection. Mine was not what it should be. He gave me a sample of Cialis, which worked great! No problems lately. I'm ready for a refill.

@blindside I'm glad you found something that works for you. Thank you for sharing and being informative with what happens at the urologist when dealing with this issue. A needle to my penis sounds scary as shit. For now, I'm going to stick with my new found pelvic floor exercises to increase blood circulation in the lower part of my body. Seems to be working.

It took awhile to get up the courage to ask my doctor about it. She asked me to lower my trousers and underwear to examine me. She ran her thumb and forefinger down my penis to test for erectile response. She agreed I needed medication and wrote a prescription.

It was quite an effort for me to consult my doctor about erectile dysfunction.

By chance I had to see him about something else, so told him.

Dropped my trousers. He had a quick feel and said it was my age.

Prescribed Viagra type medication.

Sometimes, you may want to try a kink first.

I had been worried for the past month or so that I wasn't exactly getting the quality erections I'm used to. I went on a play date Sunday and got tied up. No problems with ED then ! That, and doing pelvic floor exercises a few times a week, I got back to 6".

It can be mental / psychological, and also physiological from the standpoint that physical therapy / exercises can get you back without having to take and rely on drugs.