Welcome! You are certainly not alone. In a survey earlier this year, more than 70% of men were dissatisfied with the care provided by their doctor:

https://edtreatment.info/ed-impact-study/

This is not surprising, considering that the typical medical program includes only 15-20 hours of instruction on male sexuality!

If you haven't already done so, consult a urologist, or go to a men's health clinic, where you might find better care.

And yes, you are absolutely right, that the first step is understanding what is causing the problem, so an appropriate treatment plan can be developed.

Best wishes,

Robert

I had the same problem when I was in my late 20s. I got super panicked but later realized that it was related to stress (mostly job). However, identifying that cause took me a long time! I was lucky that it all worked again after I decided to take a break from work.

Same like your case, the doctos either recommended expensive tests (which didn't lead to any diagnosis) or just gave me viagra without asking any further questions. But in my opinion pills such as viagra are more of a temporary cover-up rather than a cure. Like you said, they didn't seem really interested in finding the cause of my problem!

Winding forward. Based on my own experience I recently decided to try and help other patients by addressing the problem of difficult diagnosis:
I am currently working on a project that aims to make diagnosing the cause for ED faster and cheaper for the patient. In order to better understand the need of patients I set up a short anonymous google form.

Any feedback about your experience with ED would be much appreciated and could help other patients!
https://goo.gl/forms/ZM0tyT5KtDmRht892

Another specific forum is: Franktalk.org it might help too

Oh, I'm also new and on this topic, I was advised here this https://escortinbudapest.info. The truth is that it turned out to be completely different, but it was still interesting!

As a result of a pelvic tumor I now find myself in the same situation and your right Doctors just want to throw drugs at you. No mental support offered which is wrong, While ED has many causes it creates many more at least for me as I try to redefine what it means to be a male and find a partner who understands. Not enough support services at least where I live and most on line mental health services don't deal with the issue.

Healthy diet – an erectile dysfunction natural treatment

Basically, ED in men is related to inappropriate blood flow in the penis. And, there can be various causes of erectile dysfunction. However, if you eat unhealthy foods, no matter whether you are in your 20s or 50s, you can’t achieve that necessary lift.

This is because, the foods you eat are going to mess with energy levels, sperm count, and blood flow. And, all these things are related to the erectile function of men.

Thus, the secret of how to cure erectile dysfunction naturally and permanently may lie in your plate. A healthy lifestyle and clean diet can help you have the desired sex life.

According to the Massachusetts Male Aging Study, there’s a direct link between impotence and diet. It concluded that men who ate more fruits, whole grains and vegetables were less likely to struggle in the bedroom.

HEALTHY HEART MEANS HEALTHY ERECTIONS. So, To have an awesome bedroom session, you need physical strength, stamina, and energy. In other words, your bad eating habit not only affects your physical health but sexual health as well.

While male impotence (ED) is common, it’s also very frequently misunderstood. Perhaps that’s because it is a subject that is not most often talked about, it can be sometimes really awkward and embarrassing for both and men and women to discuss, even with a healthcare provider. But talking about it, and learning about it, can help men and females understand and manage this common condition. Sometimes, lifestyle changes can also do the trick. No smoking - no beer/ale - no booze - no drugs. ANY of these can interrupt blood flow to the penis resulting in diminished libido & cause erectile dysfunction (ED).