When a man suddenly finds himself unable to achieve an erection, it can be upsetting, embarrassing, and downright scary. When your body up and decides that you simply can’t achieve an erection anymore, it can raise a lot of questions and concerns. But while a man with newfound erectile dysfunction may be plagued by worries and questions, oftentimes he’ll opt to simply suck it up and not speak to a medial professional about it.
Erectile dysfunction is an issue that has plenty of stigmas attached to it. Because it is a sexual problem, people are hesitant to discuss it, and many are quick to write ED off as a joke. But the truth of the matter is that ED is a serious problem, which can oftentimes serve as a red flag for other serious issues such as heart disease. If man buys into the negativity associated with the issue and decides not to seek help, it can lead to problems down the right, sometimes even with deadly consequences.
A recently conducted US survey of men that suffer from ED found that 71% of participants never spoke to a doctor about their issue because they feared their problems would be dismissed, 68% didn’t seek help out of embarrassment, and a whopping 76% thought there would be no medical treatment available.
With thinking like this, there are thousands of men suffering from ED who are letting nagging questions hold them back from getting their issue taken care of. If you have erectile dysfunction, and you haven’t spoken to a doctor yet, book an appointment. While the doctor may not be able to offer a cure-all for your problem, at least he can walk you through potential solutions. Furthermore, the doctor may be able to determine if your ED is related to a serious health issue, which could potentially save your life.
Don’t let embarrassment stop you from seeking help. Talk to your doctor about your issue and together you can beat erectile dysfunction.