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, alcohol, sedentary lifestyle and obesity.

Don't suffer in silence, help is available.

How to access the service

Referral from your GP or Practice Nurse - 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 unable to speak to your GP for a referral, please contact our clinic on a Wednesday morning (between 11am - 12pm) and a referral will be completed over the phone. However, it is preferable that you speak to your GP for the referral.

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

Referrals are accepted from:

  • GPs
  • Specialist nurses (diabetes, MS, Parkinsons, colorectal)
  • Cardiac rehab team
  • Transplant teams
  • Practice nurses
  • Smoking cessation
  • Urology team

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.

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 875875  extension. 3351: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm.
  • Fax number 01482 622096

Clinic times

Wednesday 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Thursday 1.30pm - 5.00pm 

More information can be found here

The Park

We are now running nurse specialist ED clinics at Park Health Centre, Holderness Road, Hull. These take place on a Wednesday from 1pm - 5pm, appointments only via 'Choose and Book'. For enquiries please phone 01482 875875 extension 3351.

Bransholme

We also offer a clinic at Bransholme South Health Centre, Goodhart Road, Hull, every Saturday 9am - 11.50am.

 

Possible causes of ED: (contributory factors)

  • Diabetes                                                             
  • Heart disease, Vascular disease
  • High cholesterol                                                    
  • Recreational drugs
  • High levels of alcohol                                            
  • Certain prescription medication
  • Stroke                                                                  
  • High blood pressure
  • MS                                                                     
  • Prostate disease
  • Parkinsons                                                           
  • Pelvic surgery/trauma
  • Lower abdominal surgery                                       
  • Stress/depression/anxiety
  • Relationship problems                                           
  • Low testosterone                                        

 

Related Information

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