KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Dr. Yaser S. Bassel, MD, is a board-certified urologist in Tampa, FL, who specializes in treating erectile dysfunction.
- Patients should not hesitate to discuss erectile dysfunction with their healthcare provider and should focus on managing risk factors like cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes.
- Medications are typically the first line of therapy for ED, and a conversation with a healthcare provider can help determine the most appropriate treatment option.
Introduction: The Urologist and Erectile Dysfunction
Yaser S. Bassel, MD, a board-certified urologist in Tampa, FL, practices at Advanced Urology Institute, the largest urology practice in Florida. In this article, Dr. Bassel addresses the importance of discussing erectile dysfunction (ED) with your physician and provides insights into managing risk factors and potential treatment options.
Breaking the Silence: Discussing Erectile Dysfunction
Many individuals may feel timid or afraid to discuss erectile dysfunction with their healthcare provider. However, Dr. Bassel emphasizes that ED is a common issue and urges patients to initiate conversations about it. Identifying and addressing the organic sources of ED is a crucial step toward finding appropriate treatment options.
Managing Risk Factors for Erectile Dysfunction
Dr. Bassel advises patients to work closely with their primary care physician to control cardiovascular risk factors that may contribute to ED, such as high cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes. By effectively managing these factors, patients can prevent their erectile dysfunction from worsening over time.
Treatment Options for Erectile Dysfunction
Thanks to the development of various medications, there are now easy ways to treat ED. Dr. Bassel explains that the first step in addressing ED is discussing the available medications, their potential side effects, and benefits with patients. Medications are typically tried as the first line of therapy, and the conversation helps determine the most suitable treatment option for each individual.
Advanced Urology Institute: A Leader in Urological Care
As the largest urology practice in Florida, the Advanced Urology Institute provides comprehensive care for patients dealing with a wide range of urological issues, including erectile dysfunction. With a team of experienced, board-certified urologists like Dr. Yaser Bassel, patients can expect state-of-the-art treatment options and compassionate, personalized care.
TRANSCRIPTION:
My name is Yaser Bassel. I’m a board-certified urologist with Advanced Urology Institute.
A lot of people are a little timid or a little afraid to bring up that issue with their physician, but it is very common. And oftentimes we try and talk to patients about trying to figure out an organic source of their ED and correcting that. I think for patients, the main thing is that when they’re starting to deal with that, it is important for them to continue to follow with their primary care doctor to control their cardiovascular risk factors, their cholesterol, their blood pressure, their diabetes. And once that’s under control, you can prevent the erectile dysfunction from worsening. The good news is, of course, with the advent of these medications, there are easy ways to treat this issue. And oftentimes we’ll talk to patients about the medications that we have readily available to us, the different side effects and the benefits of each of those medications. And that’s how we typically start the conversation and then see where the patient would like to go. And then usually we try medications as the first line of therapy.
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- “Erectile dysfunction – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic.” 29 Mar. 2022, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/erectile-dysfunction/symptoms-causes/syc-20355776.
- “Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment.” https://www.urologyhealth.org/urology-a-z/e/erectile-dysfunction-(ed).
- “How to Find and Talk to a Urologist About Erectile Dysfunction.” 10 Mar. 2020, https://www.healthline.com/health/urologist-for-ed.
