A Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr. Moses Mafowosofo, has advised those suffering from erectile dysfunction to seek medical and psychological attention fast in order to rebuild their confidence.
Mafowosofo, a co-founder of M2 Specialist Hospital, gave the advice during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos.
Mafowosofo said that erectile dysfunction could create a huge psychological problem in patients with regard to sexual activities.
He said that many patients with erectile dysfunction have fear of initiating sex, warning that erectile dysfunction could attack self-confidence.
“What we have seen in most patients is that when they start medication, they tend to get their confidence back,” he said.
According to the expert, patients suffering from erectile dysfunction should first be checked for any underlying physical or psychological conditions to know the exact cause.
He said that hypertension, diabetes or cholesterol issues could cause erectile dysfuntion.
He added that depression and anxiety could cause the condition.
According to him, once the cause is detected, it should be treated.
He urged proper diagnosis and treatment to avoid complicating the problem.
“If treatment of underlying conditions doesn’t help, medication and assistive devices, such as pumps, can be prescribed,” he said.
According to him, those with psychological conditions could be sent for psychotherapy or sex therapy. (NAN)
