Through a glass clearly.

By: John Scott

We know that sometimes a problem seems less serious when viewed through the bottom of an empty glass (except, for these purposes, remember that excessive drinking can be a cause of your erectile dysfunction (ED)). But Dutch courage is not required to get you through this door for your first consultation. We are demystifying the whole process for you so that you can approach the entire exercise with more confidence.
In our mind’s eye, we’ve already gone through that door and the doctor knows that we’ve got ED. So how will the doctor react? Well, even though this repeats the same old line, you have to get over yourself. You do not have a unique problem. Hundreds have gone through the same door you’re standing outside. They’re all better now. The doctor has the training and experience to set you safely on the road to recovery. But, we have to prepare you for one unfortunate possibility. After initial words of reassurance, the doctor’s next words may be, “I think we need another appointment.”
What?
Another appointment! After going through all this to get here! You’ve gotta be kidding!
Now let’s stay calm. It’s a problem of time and fairness. The practice administrators who schedule appointments guess how much time each patient is likely to need with the doctor. This may be as little as five minutes for what appear to be routine matters. When you booked your appointment, just what did you say was wrong with you? We’re not telling you to be completely honest with whoever makes the appointments. Although most are very discreet, there is always a small risk that news of your problem may spread. But that does not let you off the hook. Even though you do not give a reason, you need to tell them that you are going to need real time with the doctor. If you booked half an hour, there is not going to be a problem. You can take that time and get all the answers you need.
But, if you said nothing when making the booking, the doctor will think of all the other patients waiting in the queue. You need time and space to explore the problem and make the necessary emotional adjustments. You deserve a proper explanation of what causes ED and how it can be treated. This is your body we’re talking about. It is very important to you. Equally, the doctor needs to ask you many questions, to examine you and possibly refer you to specialists or book more detailed tests. This all takes time if it to be handled sensitively.
The moral of this story is to make sure you book enough time with the doctor for that first appointment. Only then can you guarantee that you will get everything you need.
There is one other small matter to mention. The practice administrators have years of experience. When patients do not say exactly what is wrong, there is a short list of likely problems. Get over it. No-one employed there really knows you or is likely to have a reason for wanting further information. They’ve all got more important things to worry about. Even before you make an appointment, anyone employed in a responsible position in the practice could access your medical records for a number of legitimate reasons. No system is absolutely secure but the risks of disclosure are very small.
You have to trust the system to protect you and find you the best treatment. In most cases, this will simply be a prescription for Viagra, Cialis or Levitra. Hey, wait a minute. That means going to a pharmacy. If you find that trip to the pharmacy a bridge too far, there is always an online pharmacy where you can buy online. In some things, there can be the appearance of greater privacy. But who are these people in the online pharmacy? And will the delivery guy not suspect what is in the plain package?
Paranoia about reputation, particularly as it affects sexual performance, is understandable. But you have to live your life with your eye on the most important truths. In this case, the treatment for ED is usually very simple and straightforward. Do not allow your fears to hold you back from getting access to that treatment. Control of fear brings relief.

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John Scott, the author of this article, is a medical journalist collaborating with "Man of People" site.Read more here

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