Owning Your Sexual Health: The Carolina Men's Clinic Encourages Men to Recognize Problems, Seek Professional Treatment

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrary to what many people believe, sexual health problems are bona fide medical problems deserving of clinical attention. That's one takeaway from an interview with Matt Gillogly of the Carolina Men's Clinic. Statistics, however, indicate that only 1 in 3 men seek help for conditions like erectile dysfunction, or ED. Gillogly explains that embarrassment and denial drive men to keep sexual health issues under wraps.

The Carolina Men's Clinic (http://thecarolinamensclinic.com/) aims to change the way men think about their sexual health. The clinic proposes that sexual health be seen as a component of overall health. Indeed, ED and related conditions can be symptomatic of serious issues, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stress and obesity. Medications used to treat these issues can also negatively impact sexual performance.

"Men who do try to improve their sexual health are often bogged down by too many options, many of which don't actually work," explained Gillogly. "These 'garbage' options are fueling the notion that men's health issues are not treatable. Some of the men who come to the Carolina Men's Clinic have literally tried everything except what works."

Big Pharma solutions to ED like Viagra and Cialis are not nearly as effective as their marketing campaigns would have people think. In fact, these medications only work in about 30% of patients.

About half of men over age 40 will experience ED. A leading cause of this condition is a decrease in testosterone production. Unlike menopause in women, the signs of male hormone drop-off – decreased sexual performance and excitement – are gradual, with testosterone levels dipping from 1 to 5 percent each year. That being said, many men assume that ED is an older man's condition and an inevitable part of the aging process. The fact is that young men can also experience ED, and effective treatments are available in nearly every case, regardless of age. 

According to Gillogly, men need to be more proactive and responsible for their own sexual health rather than shifting blame to wives or girlfriends, as is often the case. Because bedroom performance is such an integral part of male self-worth, admitting there's a problem is a difficult hurdle. Gillogly argues that it's the strong man who can acknowledge his sexual prowess isn't what it should be and take steps to fix it.

The Carolina Men's Clinic provides individualized treatment for the most common sexual health issues – ED, premature ejaculation and low testosterone. Along with custom-blended medications, doctors at the clinic can recommend techniques and strategies that have been proven to enhance performance.

Consultations at the Carolina Men's Clinic are anonymous and confidential. Men feel more secure visiting the clinic for this very reason. After all, broaching the issue of sexual health with one's long-term family doctor is not something most men are willing to do. The clinic reports that clients often see results after only the first visit.

About Carolina Men's Clinic

The Carolina Men's Clinic was established to provide men of every age with discreet access to a team of North Carolina-licensed, experienced physicians focused on men's sexual health. Our team has over 50 years of experience helping men of every age reclaim the fun, excitement and intimacy of sex through a unique program that focuses on the individual patient. We don't work for the pharmaceutical companies; we work for patients who want results.

Contact:

Matthew Gillogly
10042 Park Cedar Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 981-0033
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SOURCE The Carolina Men's Clinic