FirstMed Consulting Blog

Watching Wimbledon this year, it occurred to me that the tournament acts as a good analogy for ED.

Suspended play is a common feature of Wimbledon. Experience from over the years, expert knowledge and weather forecasts all predict that it is somewhat of an inevitability yet players and spectators still feel frustration, anger and disappointment when it happens.

In the same way when ED hits, even the most prepared of sufferers can still feel shock and disappointment.

Erectile Dysfunction or impotence is very common in the UK. Estimates suggest that 33% of British men suffer from the condition to one degree or another. Its’ causes are varied but certain conditions are almost sure indications that ED will strike.

Conditions such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Prostate Cancer have ED as a side-effect. To continue the parallels with tennis, age also has a part to play. Even the most experienced of players can feel the effect of age and slow down on the court.

Much like a bad defeat, ED strikes at the very heart of a man’s confidence. But it is important to know that a set back doesn’t have to be the end. There are many effective treatments out there and with the right equipment you could be back on the court in no time.