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Behind the Aegis

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1. You should never be embarrassed to ask your doctor something.
Thu Nov 1, 2012, 11:41 PM
Nov 2012

I know it's easier said than done, but that is their job. If it is really upsetting to you, simply ask to speak to a male doctor about this issue, she will likely understand. My mother has done the same when it comes to some issues she has had, but her PCP is male. Or, you could write it down, hand it to her, and let her ask follow-up questions. This seems to work for some people as well; it makes it feel like the doctor is bringing it up, therefore it is a medical concern. It's a "psych out" of sorts.

As for the two ED drugs, I have head people had better results with Viagra, but I don't know if that is still the case. Cialis has some odd side effects, more so than Viagra. Viagra, though, can cause vision issues (blurry, blue-tinted haze), and can make a person very skittish. You can always do a comparison on-line...I don't know this for a fact, but I would be surprised if there were not a site comparing the two. Seems many drugs are doing this now (I was looking up Wellbutrin and Chantix last night to compare side effects and lasting effectiveness (they are used to quit smoking..the time has come)).

Good luck, and if you do stick with your doctor, try the note thing. It may take the edge off.

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