{"id":2531,"date":"2025-05-12T21:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T21:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curo.fr\/?p=2531"},"modified":"2025-05-15T13:02:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T13:02:16","slug":"why-i-consulted-erectile-dysfunction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curo.fr\/en\/pourquoi-jai-consulte-troubles-erectiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I sought help for erectile dysfunction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I saw a 58-year-old patient in my surgery last week. Visibly anxious, he told me after some hesitation: \"Doctor, I can no longer get a satisfactory erection\". <strong>This type of consultation for erectile dysfunction represents approximately 30% of my daily activity.<\/strong> since I started practising as a urologist. This situation, although common, is still difficult for many men to deal with.<\/p>\n<h2>The trigger for seeking help for erectile dysfunction<\/h2>\n<p>Why did I finally decide to seek help for my erectile dysfunction? I regularly hear this question in my practice. <strong>Erectile dysfunction affects almost 40% of men over the age of 40<\/strong>But only 20% go to a specialist. The trigger is often the repetition of sexual failures and their impact on self-esteem.<\/p>\n<p>I remember one patient who had waited three years before coming to see me. He said to me: \"I tried all the grandmother's remedies before coming to see you. <em>This tendency to self-medicate or deny needlessly prolongs suffering and can mask more serious health problems.<\/em>. Erectile dysfunction is sometimes the first warning sign of cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<p>The most common reasons for seeking help are :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A gradual decline in the quality of erections<\/li>\n<li>The impossibility of having satisfactory relationships<\/li>\n<li>Partner anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Fear of an underlying illness<\/li>\n<li>Psychological impact (anxiety, depression)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What my patients tell me during their first consultation<\/h2>\n<p>When you first come for a consultation, I hear a variety of stories, but they are often marked by the same distress. <strong>Most men feel a mixture of shame, incomprehension and fear when faced with erectile dysfunction.<\/strong>. A 64-year-old salesman recently told me: \"Doctor, I feel like my body is betraying me, I don't recognise myself any more.<\/p>\n<p>These words perfectly illustrate the identity upheaval caused by these disorders. I always encourage you to express your emotions without a filter. <em>This discussion is crucial to establishing a precise and personalised diagnosis.<\/em>. Your experience, medical history and lifestyle help me to pinpoint the origin of the problem.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the questions I always ask:<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tr>\n<th>Domain<\/th>\n<th>Sample questions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>History<\/td>\n<td>When did it start? Sudden or gradual onset?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Medicines<\/td>\n<td>What treatments are you currently taking?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lifestyle<\/td>\n<td>Alcohol consumption, smoking, physical activity?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Psychological<\/td>\n<td>Stress, anxiety, sleep problems?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>The solutions I usually propose<\/h2>\n<p>After 15 years in urology, I have developed a personalised approach for each patient. <strong>Treatment for erectile dysfunction should target the underlying cause and not just the symptom<\/strong>. I always start with some basic tests: a full blood test, a cardiovascular check and a psychological interview.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the results, I draw up an appropriate treatment plan. For 60% of my patients, <em>lifestyle changes combined with a temporary course of medication are enough to restore satisfactory erectile function<\/em>. I was surprised myself to find that simply by reducing work-related stress, a 52-year-old senior executive was able to regain his abilities without any medication.<\/p>\n<p>The treatment options I recommend generally follow this progression:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Lifestyle adjustments (diet, exercise, sleep)<\/li>\n<li>Treatment of underlying diseases (diabetes, hypertension)<\/li>\n<li>Oral medication (PDE5 inhibitors)<\/li>\n<li>Alternative therapies (intracavernous injections, vacuum)<\/li>\n<li>Surgical solutions as a last resort<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Don't forget that <strong>consulting a specialist for erectile dysfunction is a responsible health act<\/strong>It's not inevitable, and it's not something to be ashamed of. I urge you to take the plunge at the first signs of persistence, because the earlier you start taking action, the better the results.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center;'><iframe width='560' height='315' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UzdVgIEvgf0' frameborder='0' allow='accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture' allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>J&rsquo;ai re\u00e7u un patient de 58 ans dans mon cabinet la semaine derni\u00e8re. Visiblement anxieux, il m&rsquo;a confi\u00e9 apr\u00e8s quelques h\u00e9sitations : \u00ab\u00a0Docteur, je n&rsquo;arrive plus \u00e0 avoir d&rsquo;\u00e9rection satisfaisante\u00a0\u00bb. Ce type de consultation pour troubles \u00e9rectiles repr\u00e9sente environ 30% de mon activit\u00e9 quotidienne depuis que j&rsquo;exerce comme urologue. 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