Understanding Erectile Dysfunction - Links and Resources
Remember, your doctor or healthcare provider is the single best source of information regarding you and your health. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions about your health, your symptoms, or your medication.
Help!
The fact that you are reading this is a very positive sign. Why? Because the most important step you can take to deal with erectile dysfunction (ED) is to become better informed. Most of us are not experts in erectile dysfunction or the treatments that are available to deal with it. So where can you go to learn? Fortunately, a lot of places - including this website are good examples.
People
Without a doubt, the best people to discuss ED with are health care professionals. Your doctor is the best place to start. He or she will understand your symptoms and concerns and offer suggestions for help. And even if your doctor doesn't feel like he can help, he can direct or refer you to someone who can.
Other health care professionals can also provide information, and on some occasions, treatment. They included:
- Nurses
- Psychologists
- Pharmacists
- Sex therapists
- Marriage and Family counselors
Organizations
Here is a list of professional organizations that provide information on the diagnosis and treatment of ED and sexual dysfunction. Please note that we have linked to the home page of each organization:Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S.
Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S (SIECUS)
130 West 42nd Street, Suite 350
New York, NY 10036-7802
Phone: 212/819-9770
Fax: 212/819-9776
Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S (SIECUS)
1706 "R" Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202/265-2405
Fax: 202/462-2340
http://www.siecus.org/
Sex Information and Education Council of Canada
850 Coxwell Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M4C 5R1
(Tel.) 416-466-5304; (Fax) 416-778-0785
http://www.sieccan.org/
American Foundation for Urologic Disease
1128 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 1-800-433-4215 or (410) 468-1800
Email: impotence@afud.org
Finding a Health Care Provider or Counselor
American Urological Association
1120 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 727-1100
Email: aua@auanet.org
Internet: www.auanet.org
AUA can refer you to a urologist in your area.
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
National Office
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
Phone: 1-800-DIABETES
Internet: www.diabetes.org
The ADA can help you find a doctor who specializes in diabetes care in your area.
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) P.O. Box 238
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Internet: www.aasect.org
Check the AASECT website to find a certified sexuality educator, counselor, or therapist in your area.
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
112 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3061
Phone: (703) 838-9808
Fax: (703) 838-9805
Internet: www.aamft.org
ISSIR International Society of Sexual and Impotence Research
P.O. Box 97
3950 AB Maarn
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 343 443 888
Fax: +31 343 442 02243
Email: secretariat@issir.org
The Impotence Association
P.O. Box 10296
London SW 179 WH
UK
Phone: +44 020 8767 8524
Email: TheIA@btinternet.com
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Books
There are a number of excellent books about ED and male sexuality. You can find many of them at bookstores or at online services.A good online worldwide resource is Amazon
http://www.amazon.com
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Internet Resources
Besides the links to organizations seen above, you may find the following Internet resources of value or interest:European Sexual Dysfunction Alliance (ESDA)
http://www.esda.eu.com
European Men's Health Forum (EMHF)
http://www.emhf.org
International Society for Men's Health (ISMH)
http://www.ismh.org
Help Age International
http://www.helpage.org
European MS Platform
http://www.ms-in-europe.org
American Foundation for Urologic Disease
http://www.afud.org
Web MD
http://webmd.com
Medscape
http://www.medscape.com
Sexual Health Channel
http://www.sexualhealthchannel.com
HisAndHerHealth.com
http://www.hisandherhealth.com
DocGuide.com
http://www.docguide.com
Family Practice Notebook
http://www.fpnotebook.com
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (also in Spanish)
http://www.niddk.nih.gov
American Academy of Family Physicians (also in Spanish)
http://familydoctor.org
Digital Urology Journal
http://www.duj.com
The Urology Channel
http://www.urologychannel.com
