Erections & sexual function
An assessment for erectile dysfunction can review medical, sexual, and mental health history. An examination or tests may help clarify the cause.
Sexual health
Sexual health.
Personal questions deserve a straightforward conversation about what has changed, possible causes, and appropriate next steps.
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Understand your options
Personal health.
Plain conversation.
Changes in desire, erections, comfort, or confidence are worth discussing with a qualified clinician. Sexual health includes physical health, medicines, emotions, and relationships. You can start with the concern you have without arriving with a diagnosis or a treatment in mind.
Before a treatment decision
Start with the concern.
Give it context.
An erectile-dysfunction program addresses a different question from STI testing, contraception, or pain with sex.
Desire & everyday life
Describe what changed and when. Include medication use, emotional wellbeing, and any relationship context you want the clinician to understand.
The right type of care
Ask whether your concern needs testing, a physical examination, counseling, or a specialist. A medication-focused service may not cover every sexual health need.
What to expect
A respectful start.
A clear next step.
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Explain what you have noticed
Describe the concern in your own words and what you hope to understand. Ask about privacy and how sensitive information is handled.
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Review the possible causes
The clinician considers health history and medicines, and whether an examination or testing is appropriate. Treatment depends on what the assessment shows.
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Discuss a plan you understand
Options may involve addressing an underlying cause, counseling, lifestyle changes, or medication. Ask what follow-up would involve.
Benefits, risks & unanswered questions
Medication deserves
a careful review.
Interactions matter
Sildenafil must not be used with nitrate medicines because of the risk of a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Share all medicines and recreational substances with the prescriber.
The goal is appropriate care
Erectile-dysfunction medication does not answer every question about desire, pain, fertility, or relationships. Ask whether another service should be involved.
What changed, and when?
Note whether the concern is new, persistent, or tied to certain situations.
What am I taking?
Include prescriptions, nonprescription products, supplements, and substances.
What do I want to understand?
Bring your main question and any preferences about treatment.
How will privacy work?
Ask about the clinical portal, records, communication, and follow-up.
Clear before you commit
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Does erectile dysfunction always mean low testosterone?
No. An assessment looks at several possible contributors. Testosterone treatment requires its own evaluation and is not a default response to an erection concern.
Is medication the only approach?
No. Care may address an underlying condition, a medication effect, emotional factors, or everyday habits. Treatment options should follow the assessment and your preferences.
Should I stop a medicine that might be affecting sexual function?
Do not stop or change prescribed medication on your own. Ask the prescriber to review whether it could contribute and whether another approach is appropriate.
Can a virtual visit cover everything?
No. Depending on the concern, examination, testing, or another service may be needed. Northguard’s exact program scope and clinical access have not been confirmed.
Does this program include STI testing or contraception?
Those services are not confirmed as part of this program. Ask specifically about testing, prevention, contraception, or reproductive care rather than assuming they are included.
Is this included in the proposed $49 membership?
Optional programs would be priced separately. Confirm evaluation, medication, testing, supplies, and follow-up fees before enrollment. The proposed core membership price is not a price for this program.
Sources & further reading
General patient education. Sources checked November 7, 2026. Northguard’s copy has not yet received clinical review and does not replace advice from your treating clinician.
The next step
Your questions.
A place to begin.
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