IN A UK SURVEY
ED is common
41.5%
of men surveyed reported some degree of erectile dysfunction.
Includes mild symptoms.
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Occasional problems can follow stress, tiredness or alcohol. When ED keeps happening, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, medication, hormones or anxiety may be involved. Source: EAU Erectile Dysfunction Guideline.
Usually, yes. The right approach depends on the cause and may include treating an underlying issue, lifestyle changes, psychological support or medication. Additional blood tests, GP or Urologist consultations, and Psychosexual Therapy sessions are available through Heracles.Source: EAU Erectile Dysfunction Guideline.
It depends on your health, current medication and how you want treatment to fit your life. Complete the assessment, choose your preferred route, and a doctor checks that it is suitable.Source: EAU Erectile Dysfunction Guideline.
ED facts
IN A UK SURVEY
41.5%
of men surveyed reported some degree of erectile dysfunction.
Includes mild symptoms.
ACROSS THE AGE GROUPS
Reported ED by age in the same survey.
THE WIDER PICTURE
ED can be a marker of cardiovascular risk. A clinical assessment can help identify relevant risk factors.
ED does not mean you will develop heart disease.
UK online survey conducted in 2018; 12,490 men aged 18+. Self-reported symptoms; findings may not represent all UK men. Published in 2022. Age-group percentages are rounded. Read the original study.
Cardiovascular context: Princeton IV consensus guidelines, 2024.
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Occasional ED can follow stress, tiredness or alcohol. When it keeps happening, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, medication, hormones or anxiety may be involved.Source: EAU Erectile Dysfunction Guideline.
Sometimes. An occasional episode often settles once the trigger passes. Persistent or recurring ED is worth assessing because treating the cause can improve erections as well as wider health.Source: NHS: Erectile dysfunction.
They contain the same active ingredient. Viagra is the branded product; sildenafil is the generic medicine. The main differences are brand and price, not the way the active ingredient works.Source: NHS: Sildenafil (Viagra).
Both improve blood flow when you are sexually aroused. Sildenafil is taken around the moment and usually lasts up to four hours; tadalafil can remain effective for up to 36 hours. Suitability depends on your health, medication and preferred timing.Source: NHS: Tadalafil.
Yes—when the service is properly regulated, a prescriber checks your medical history and a registered pharmacy supplies the medicine. Avoid websites that sell prescription treatment without a clinical assessment.Source: MHRA online medicine seller register.
Often, but it depends on the medicine and your blood pressure. ED tablets must not be used with nitrates and can interact with some alpha-blockers or other treatments. List every medicine during the assessment.Source: NHS: Sildenafil (Viagra).
Do not assume it has failed after one attempt. Timing, food, alcohol, arousal and dose can all affect the response. Follow the instructions and speak to the clinical team before changing dose or treatment.Source: EAU Erectile Dysfunction Guideline.
Sometimes. Persistent ED can be linked with cardiovascular or metabolic disease, particularly when it begins unexpectedly. It does not mean something serious is definitely wrong, but it is a useful reason to review your wider health.Source: EAU Erectile Dysfunction Guideline.
