What Is Sexual Health?
The World Health Organization defines sexual health as “a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality.” In this sense, sexual health is not merely the preventive measures taken to avoid disease, or the absence of dysfunction, or an infirmity. To be sexually healthy, one needs to be able to have a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and having sexual relationships with their partner. This means being free of coercion, fear, discrimination, or violence.
At DoctorMeNow, our medical professionals care about your individual needs and do not hold judgment on our patients, regardless of background, sexual orientation, race, or religion. We have the resources available to help with your physical health and can refer you to fantastic professionals for any mental or emotional support you may need. Here is how our team can help:
Erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, is the inability to maintain an erection for sexual activity. After performing a medical history and physical exam, our doctors can help determine if there are preventative measures that can help, or if the patient will benefit from medication such as cialis (tadalafil), viagra (sildenafil), Levitra (vardenafil), or testosterone therapy.
STD Prevention, Testing, and Treatment
The doctors at DoctorMeNow are a full team of caring medical professionals that can help you with STD education for prevention, testing, and treatment. When you schedule an appointment with one of our doctors, ask us about our STD testing or sexual and reproductive health questions you may have. We have a caring staff that is here for you.
Estrogen and Testosterone Testing and Treatment
Estrogen and testosterone are hormones produced by both men and women. These hormones are important for your sexual health and reproductive health.
What Is an Estrogen Test?
An estrogen test allows our doctors to know more about your sexual health and check for any health concerns that could mess with puberty, fertility, and menopause. Some individuals may produce too much or too little estrogen, leading to health concerns that may lead to infertility, abnormal menstrual cycles, or severe menopausal symptoms. Our estrogen testing is an easy blood test, which will be conducted at a lab.
Why Would I Get Recommended for an Estrogen Test?
Women may be asked to have an estrogen test done if the following occurs:
- Experience vaginal bleeding after menopause
- Have problems with their menstrual cycles
- Have difficulty getting pregnant
- Have severe menopause symptoms
- Experience menopause symptoms at an early age, such as hot flashes, night sweats, or irregular periods.
Men may be asked to take an estrogen test if they experience any of the following:
- Puberty is delayed
- Are suffering from a condition known as gynecomastia, which is enlarged male breasts
- Find signs of tumors that are making estrogen
- To find out if high estrogen levels are due to low testosterone levels or androgen levels
What Is a Testosterone Test?
Too little testosterone in men and too high levels in women can indicate serious health risks that can damage an individual’s fertility and sex drive. Low testosterone in men can result in decreased sex drive, inability to achieve an erection, inability to conceive a child, and overall tiredness.
Women with too much testosterone may develop facial hair, a deeper voice, or experience a decreased breast size. Testerone levels that are too high in women can be a sign of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Testosterone can be checked through a simple blood test. Our doctors will ask you to stop taking any medications that may affect your testosterone levels, including steroids, barbiturates, anticonvulsants, and estrogen therapy.
Treating Low Hormone Levels
Once we determine your testosterone or estrogen levels, we can begin hormone replacement therapy or testosterone therapy to help relieve symptoms and return your levels to normal.
When it comes to your sexual health, there is no other team that has your back more than the team at DoctorMeNow. We understand that it can be uncomfortable or difficult to talk about, but it is one of the most important aspects of human life. Trust your health in the team that truly cares and contact DoctorMeNow today to schedule an appointment.
