Overview
A treatment should match the diagnosis.
Therapy can be useful when performance anxiety, stress, low confidence, communication or relationship factors contribute to erectile difficulty. It can also support men who have a physical contributor but continue to experience worry or avoidance.
What the approach may support
- Reduce performance pressure and anticipatory anxiety
- Build more flexible attention and arousal skills
- Improve communication and intimacy
- Support adherence to a broader medical plan
Who may be considered
Suitability is individual.
Often considered when erection concerns vary by situation, began during a stressful period, create a cycle of fear and avoidance, or persist despite treatment of physical factors.
Shared decision-making
Questions to ask before starting
- What diagnosis or treatment goal is this addressing?
- What is the quality of evidence for my specific situation?
- What are the alternatives, limitations, costs and possible side effects?
- How will we know whether it is helping, and when will we review progress?
Medical information note
This page is educational and cannot determine the cause of an individual symptom. Treatment choices, prescription medicines and tests require a clinician who knows your history. If symptoms are sudden, severe or accompanied by an emergency warning sign, seek urgent medical care.