DEAR DR. GOTT:
My husband is 52 years old, six feet tall and 230 pounds. His cholesterol is 198 and he also has high blood pressure. He has been taking atenolol for 20 years which has controlled it well. He has physical every year.
My reason for writing is because since late spring or early summer, he has been experiencing erectile dysfunction. His doctor gave him samples of Levitra which have not helped. We have never had a problem before this summer and I can tell it is affecting his self-esteem. My question to you is, should he go back to his physician to try other drugs or should he be seen by a urologist for testing?
DEAR READER:
I believe that your husband would benefit from being examined and tested by a urologist.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common, especially as men age. It can also be the result of uncontrolled high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and more. The medications used to treat these conditions may also be to blame. The urologist will be able to work with your husband to determine the cause of the ED and the best way to treat it.
To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Erectile Dysfunction”. Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed, stamped number 10 envelope and $2 to Newsletter, PO Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title.
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