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Erectile dysfunction takes more than a physical toll. The emotional impact that the condition can have on a man and his
partner can be just as difficult. It is common for men with ED to feel anger,
frustration, sadness, or a lack of confidence. However, the condition can be
treated.
The first step in addressing your concerns about ED is to be
honest with yourself, your partner and your doctor concerning the problem. Once
ED has been brought out into the open, coping with it as you go through
treatment will be easier and less stressful. Communication is essential to
successful diagnosis and treatment, as well as to helping your partner
understand any feelings you may have.
While you are being treated for ED, it is important to be patient
with your progress and to keep in mind that everybody is different. A treatment
that might work for one person may not work for another. It is also important to
know that the treatment you choose may not work the first time and/or may not
work every time.
For some couples, sex therapy may be beneficial in helping the
partners to support each other and maintain intimacy while coping with ED.
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