Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection that lasts sufficiently for satisfactory sexual activity. It can affect men of all ages and can be linked with underlying conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. It can lead to depression and cause relationship difficulties. Other factors which can lead to erectile dysfunction are smoking, alchohol, sedentary lifestyle and obesity.

Don't suffer in silence, help is available.

How to access the service

Initially speak to your GP / Practice nurse / Specialist nurse who can refer you directly to the clinic. We need some initial information from your GP as part of your overall assessment. You are welcome to contact us directly for any further information if you wish, prior to seeing your GP.

If you feel you may be experiencing a problem please download our checklist here.

Services offered

Dedicated service offering assessment and investigations of men suffering with inability to achieve and or maintain erections, sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse. Clients have the opportunity to discuss various treatment options, within the clinic setting and attendance with partners is encouraged.

Meet the Team

From left to right: Dr Uday Joshi - Consultant, June Agius - Clinical Nurse Specialist, Helen Etherton - ED Nurse & Dr Nariculam Poulose - Speciality Doctor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Hattersley, Health Care Assistant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah Harrison - Receptionist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where can you find us?

Department of GUM / Sexual Health, Erectile Dysfunction Clinic, Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, HU16 5JQ.

For Health Professionals wishing to refer a patient into the ED service please download the form here.

Contact numbers

  • 01482 336338 (10.00am - 4.00pm) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
  • 01482 622095 (1.00pm - 4.00pm) Wednesday and Thursday afternoons (and answerphone service)
  • Fax number 01482 336399

Clinic times

Wednesday 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Thursday 1.00pm - 5.00pm 

More information can be found here

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