 MYTH:
ED is normal in older men and should be accepted as a normal part of aging.
FACT:
ED should not be accepted as normal by men of any age. It is a
medical problem with a medical solution. Just as we would not accept
problems like high blood pressure when we are older, we should
also not accept ED. At Boston Medical Group, there is no age limit
to the people we can help. The oldest patient that we have treated
to date was 98!
MYTH:
Viagra® is the most effective way of treating ED.
FACT:
Viagra® is the best known treatment for ED. It may not be the most
effective, however. There are other treatments with greater efficacy
and safety profiles.
MYTH:
Viagra® can actually cure an ED problem.
FACT:
Viagra® is not a treatment designed to cure an ED problem.
It has never been clinically or reported proven to be curative.
MYTH:
Viagra® is the safest treatment for ED.
FACT:
Viagra® must be used under strict medical supervision.
In addition to minor and reversible side-effects, it has been linked
to death, stroke, cardiac events and permanent blindness. Like
any other drug, a thorough asssessment and supervision by an experienced
physicision is necessary..
MYTH:
Premature ejaculation can not cause erection problems.
FACT:
In our experience, many patients suffering from premature ejaculation
will eventually develop erection problems. This is one of the reasons
that PE should be treated without delay.
MYTH:
There are many herbal products on the market today that can treat ED.
FACT:
There is no known herbal product that has been consistently
proven to be effective in treating ED. In a recent alert,
the FDA discouraged the use of these products and stated:
"Theses products have not been approved by FDA, and
there is no guarantee of their safety and effectiveness,
or of the purity of their ingredients.
Herbal
products:potential and pitfalls
 MYTH:
I have to see the physician many times before I can begin treatment.
FACT:
In most cases, only one consultation is required before you can commence your treatment. So that a comprehensive approach can be undertaken and successful outcome guaranteed, the consultation will take about two (2) hours to complete.
MYTH:
I have to take medication for the rest of my life in order to get an erection.
FACT:
While no one can guarantee a cure, it is an observable fact that many of our patients have reported they no longer need treatments to perform. It appears the extent and duration of ED is inversely proportional to the chance of improvement. The treatment regimen recommended by Boston Medical Group will provide an erectile response satisfactory for sexual intimacy while at the same time aiming at curing the problem.
MYTH:
If my own physician or urologist cannot help me, no one else can.
FACT:
It is not uncommon for many patients to have seen a variety of physicians
prior to coming in to Boston Medical Group. We specialize in helping
patients with more difficult and advanced conditions.
MYTH:
Tobacco, alcohol or illicit drug use may bring about ED.
FACT:
These substances can damage blood vessels and/or restrict blood flow to the penis, causing ED.
MYTH:
Erectile dysfunction affects only the man.
FACT:
Both partners can suffer if ED goes untreated. Failure to
acknowledge and treat the problem can lead to depression,
anxiety and loack of self-esteem for both partners..
MYTH:
Impotence affects only the man with ED.
FACT: Both partners can suffer if impotence goes untreated. Failure to acknowledge and treat the problem can lead to depression, anxiety and lack of self-esteem for both partners. |
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