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Erectile Dysfunction Appointment Guide

Ask the right questions at your next doctor’s appointment. Answer two questions below to personalize your appointment guide.

• Has a doctor diagnosed you or your loved one with erectile dysfunction?

  1. Yes, diagnosed
  2. No, undiagnosed
• Will this appointment be an in-office visit or an online/telehealth appointment?

  1. In-office visit
  2. Online/telehealth appointment
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Top Questions Your Doctor May Ask You About Erectile Dysfunction If you’re having a telehealth appointment, it's helpful to keep these things in mind. Test your computer or smartphone to make sure you can log in without difficulties. Since the doctor can’t examine you in person, be very specific about your symptoms. Print this appointment guide or write down your questions so you remember what to ask, and consider having someone sit with you to listen in. Have your medicines with you so you can show the doctor the labels and doses, and if you are interested in a specific treatment, be sure to ask about it.

• Please describe the symptoms and issues you’re having that led you to schedule this online appointment. Start at the beginning of this current episode and tell me how and when things have changed and progressed.
• How confident are you that you can get and keep an erection?
• How often are your erections firm enough for sexual intercourse?
• How often are you able to complete sexual intercourse with an erection?
• How often do you find it difficult to maintain an erection throughout intercourse?
• How often is sexual intercourse satisfying for you?
• When did you first notice difficulty with erections?
• How often do you notice problems getting or sustaining an erection?
• Do you get erections during sleep or masturbation?
• What other medical conditions do you have? What medicines do you take?
• Have you noticed changes in sexual desire?
• Are you having relationship problems or feeling anxious, stressed or depressed?
• What side effects are you noticing with your ED medicine?
• What tests and treatments have you had so far?
• What new symptoms are you experiencing?
• How is your sex life? How important is sex to you?
• What seems to make your symptoms better or worse?

Top Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Erectile Dysfunction Many people forget to ask important questions at their doctor's appointments. You may want to print or write these questions down before your appointment so you remember to get the answers you need.

• What causes erectile dysfunction?
• What is the most likely cause of my erectile dysfunction?
• Do I need any tests to diagnose the problem?
• What can be done to treat erectile dysfunction?
• Should I see a specialist?
• Is my erectile dysfunction temporary or chronic?
• How likely is it that I will be able to return to satisfying sexual function?
• What is the plan if my current treatment stops helping?
• What lifestyle changes should I make to help improve my erections?
• How should I manage my other medical conditions? Are there restrictions I should follow?
• Could a different medicine work better or without as many side effects?
• What could be contributing to my new or different symptoms?
• What is the best treatment plan for my erectile dysfunction?
• How effective are ED medicines? How soon do they start working?
• When is surgery indicated for erectile dysfunction?

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