How is erectile dysfunction (ED) evaluated during a telehealth visit?

During an ED visit, expect questions about when symptoms began, how often they occur, and whether you can get erections at other times. Your physician may also ask about sexual desire, stress, alcohol use, and your relationship concerns. Honest answers help the physician assess possible causes and safety risks.

Share all prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, supplements, and recreational substances you use. Be sure to mention nitrates, chest pain, heart disease, fainting, and any recent heart attack or stroke. Your physician may need a recent blood pressure reading or information from your usual care team.

Telehealth cannot replace every part of an ED evaluation. Depending on your symptoms, an in-person exam or tests for conditions such as diabetes or low testosterone may be needed. A licensed physician in your state decides whether treatment is appropriate. Some states or medications require a video visit. Completing a visit does not guarantee a prescription, and treatment results vary.