Erectile Dysfunction

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms give us a call and arrange an appointment with our Doctors today;

– You cannot get an erection at all when you want sex
– You can get an erection, but it goes down before sex has finished
– Your libido (desire for sex) has noticeably diminished.

Contact us if:
– You have other health concerns alongside your erectile dysfunction.
– You have other medical conditions that you feel may be affecting your erections
– You have other symptoms that have developed recently together with erection problems

What causes Impotence?

The inability to get or sustain an erection can have many causes. It is essential that these potential causes be adequately investigated so that an effective treatment plan can be created for you. Similarly, if any underlying medical conditions are causing your erectile dysfunction, these will also need to be addressed.

A physical disorder does not always cause impotence. Quite often psychological issues may also be a factor such as stress.

Here are the most common causes of erectile dysfunction:

High blood pressure ( hypertension ), High Cholesterol, Diabetes, A bend in the penis ( Peyronie’s disease ), Treatment for prostate problems, Alcoholism, Smoking, Certain medications you may already be taking, Being overweight or obese, Sleep disorders, Parkinsons disease, Narrowing of the blood vessels, Stress, Relationship problems, Depression, Concerns over sexual performance, penis size etc

Impotence can ruin your sex life

The inability to get an erection firm enough for sex can have a devastating effect on both you and your partner. The sooner you seek help, the sooner your sex life can be turned around. Doctors treat men for impotence regularly so please don’t feel embarrassed about contacting us; this is what we do on a daily basis

How can I improve matters myself?

Together with your Moorgate Doctor, there will be certain things that you could do to help improve your erections and resolve your impotence issue. We work with you on a holistic level to get things moving forward once again.
Begin by trying to cut down on smoking or even better, stop altogether.
Cut down on alcohol if you drink over the recommended units per week
Try to cut down stress in your everyday life if you feel this could be a factor
Make sure you see your Doctor if you have ongoing health conditions

What treatments are out there for erectile dysfunction?

You do not need to suffer impotence. There are a number of options our Doctors can consider to get your erections back and resolve your erectile dysfunction problem. These include:

– Oral medication
– Self-administered injections
– Topical preparations
– Counselling
– Penile implants