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Erectile dysfunction service in Derry
Discreet, professional help from a local healthcare team.
A confidential conversation to understand what is happening, consider your wider health and discuss your options.
AppointmentConfidential and face to face
AssessmentHealth and medicine review
TreatmentOnly when appropriate
Your consultation
We look beyond the immediate symptom.
Erectile difficulties are common and can have physical, psychological or medicine-related causes. A proper assessment helps us provide safer advice and recognise when further health checks may be useful.
Health assessment
We review relevant medical conditions, cardiovascular health, blood pressure and factors that may contribute to erectile difficulties.
Medicine safety
Current medicines and important interactions are checked carefully before any treatment option is considered.
Appropriate next steps
If treatment is suitable, we explain safe use and follow-up. If further investigation is advisable, we will tell you clearly.
Your wider health
Erectile dysfunction can sometimes be an early health signal.
Persistent erectile dysfunction may be associated with cardiovascular risk, diabetes, hormonal issues, stress or other conditions. The consultation is an opportunity to consider whether assessment by your GP or another clinician would be beneficial.
Some erectile-dysfunction medicines are not safe alongside nitrate medicines or with certain health conditions, so your pharmacist will check these carefully with you.
We may ask about
- Heart health, blood pressure and diabetes
- Current medicines, especially nitrates
- When symptoms began and how often they occur
- Previous treatment and any side effects
- Stress, wellbeing and relationship factors
When urgent help is needed
Some symptoms should not wait for a routine appointment.
Seek urgent medical assistance for chest pain, severe breathlessness or other symptoms suggesting an acute heart problem. An erection lasting more than four hours also requires urgent medical attention.
Common questions
Helpful information before you book.
Is the consultation confidential?
Yes. The service is handled as a private healthcare consultation and your health information is treated confidentially.
Why do you ask about heart health and medicines?
Erectile difficulties can relate to wider health, and some treatments interact dangerously with nitrate medicines or may be unsuitable with certain conditions.
Is treatment guaranteed?
No. Treatment is offered only after an individual assessment confirms that it is clinically appropriate and safe.
Clinical content reviewed byKillian Johnston
Pharmacist Independent Prescriber · Owner, H Sweeny Chemist
Last reviewedSeptember 2026
Content is reviewed sooner if important guidance or safety information changes.
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Your healthcare professional will assess suitability and explain the appropriate next step. Treatment is never guaranteed before assessment.