Making changes to your lifestyle may help improve the symptoms or reduce your risk of ED as well as give your general health a boost


How is it treated? There are several treatments available for ED, including prescription medicines. Making changes to your lifestyle. If you have ED it’s important to see your GP as it can be an early sign of other health problems. There are several treatments available for ED, including prescription medicines. Making changes to your lifestyle may help improve the symptoms


or reduce your risk of ED as well as give your general health a boost, including the following: • Give up smoking • Lose weight if necessary • Stick to a moderate alcohol intake • Avoid illegal recreational drugs • Be physically active • Take positive steps to manage your stress levels • If you have diabetes, make sure it’s under control


If you need more information or advice about ED you can talk to your local Pharmacist in confidence. Our Online Doctor service also offers information about treatment for ED (visit OnlineDoctor.LloydsPharmacy.com).


Talking about ED


Things that can cause ED include regular heavy drinking and using illegal recreational drugs


Talking about ED can be difficult, But if you think you may be affected, talking openly about it with your partner can be helpful. Remember, this is something that's affecting them too, so try to get past any embarrassment you may be feeling and talk things over together. On the other hand, if you're the partner of a man who may


be affected by ED, try to find out as much about the condition as possible before bringing the subject up. Also try to choose a good moment when your partner isn't too stressed or too busy to talk. Start the conversation by explaining you understand what’s


happening, and that you support him 100 percent. Maybe suggest that he speaks to his GP, as ED can be a sign of an underlying health problem. Be sensitive but honest about your feelings, and reassure your partner that this problem won’t affect your relationship.


Find more information at onlinedoctor/lloydspharmacy.com/ blog/talk-to-your-partner-about-ed.


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