Men’s Health Treatments

Why does erectile dysfunction happen?

Erectile dysfunction can be caused by a range of things, including stress, anxiety and fatigue. It can also be triggered by drinking too much alcohol. If it persists, it may be a result of physical health problems such as hormone imbalances, narrowing of the blood vessels in the penis, nerve damage, high cholesterol or high blood pressure. It can also be a side effect of certain medicines and it can be brought on by emotional problems.

How long does erectile dysfunction last?

Sometimes erectile dysfunction is a short-term problem, for example if it is caused by stress or tiredness. However, other causes can be more long-term, such as nerve damage or high cholesterol.

How can I prevent erectile dysfunction?

Having a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of developing erectile dysfunction. This includes maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, reducing anxiety and stress and not drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. 

What treatments are there for erectile dysfunction?

There are various treatments available for erectile dysfunction and the right one for you will depend on the cause of the problem. Options can include lifestyle changes, medicines to reduce blood pressure or cholesterol levels, changes to existing medications, sex therapy or targeted erectile dysfunction medicines such as sildenafil.

What causes male hair loss?

Male hair loss, often called ‘male pattern baldness’, is typically caused by a combination of genetics, hormones and age.

Can stress cause hair loss?

Hair loss can be a reaction to stress, or be triggered by major surgery or serious illness.

What treatments are there for hair loss?

The two main treatments available for male pattern baldness are finasteride and minoxidil.

Can hair loss be reversed?

Research has indicated that certain hair loss treatments can be successful in helping men to regrow hair. For example, studies suggest that finasteride can trigger hair regrowth in roughly two-thirds of men experiencing baldness.

What is premature ejaculation?

Premature ejaculation is defined as regularly ejaculating within one minute of entering your partner. There are two main types. Primary premature ejaculation is when you have always had this problem, while secondary premature ejaculation is when you have only recently started to experience it.

What causes premature ejaculation?

The causes of premature ejaculation can be psychological (for example having suffered a traumatic sexual experience at a formative age) or physical (for example inflammation of the prostate). 

How can I stop premature ejaculation?

Treatments for premature ejaculation centre on addressing the cause of the problem. There are also self-help techniques available, such as using thick condoms to reduce sensation. In addition, medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as dapoxetine, can help. 

Can premature ejaculation fix itself?

Depending on its cause, premature ejaculation often gets better on its own over time. However, cases of primary premature ejaculation tend to be more long-lasting.

Our pharmacy is licensed and regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Indeed, our company operates under all of the legislative requirements in the UK. All of our doctors are licensed with the General Medical Council (GMC), and the General Pharmacy Council (GPhC) licenses our pharmacists.

We have strict governance policies which are routinely reviewed to ensure safe practice. Our Doctors follow the latest treatment guidance from organisations such as NICE. Our doctor will only issue a prescription if it is safe for you, this is after assessing your online medical consultation.

To achieve the best treatments, please always complete the online medical consultation as accurately as possible.

We have a simple 3-step procedure to guarantee that every treatment order is confidential, correct and the medication is delivered to you in a secure manner.

Step 1: Choose your treatment and complete our online medical consultation

Step 2: Our doctors will review the consultation and if appropriate prescribe the requested medication

Step 3: The pharmacy receives the prescription, dispenses and delivers to you.

More information on this can be found on our ‘how it works’ page.

There is no need for any appointments. We are here to serve you 24/7. Moreover, you can complete your health assessment any time that is the most suitable for you and our prescribers will review it at the earliest opportunity.

Your online assessment will be carefully examined by one of our licensed clinicians, they will make a professional opinion about whether or not prescribing treatment for you is suitable. If they are of the opinion that the requested treatment is not suitable for you:

• They may suggest an alternative treatment
• They may ask to speak to you for a phone consultation to obtain more information
• They may reject the request and no appropriate alternative treatment is available

We’ll let you know and you won’t be charged for the service. Where necessary, we’ll let you know why the consultation wasn’t accepted.

No, we do not have any NHS medical records. We do not have access to your NHS Medical Records. Therefore, it is important that you respond as thoroughly and as truthfully as possible to all consultation queries.