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Whilst up to 47 percent of Malaysian men above 40 suffer from ED, studies have revealed that only ten percent speak to their doctors about ED, of which a mere four percent actually receive treatment . “Despite various efforts to help more Malaysian men understand ED and its significance, embarrassment is still very much a key barrier to men’s willingness to seek treatment for ED. This means that the underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes which are commonly associated with ED can go undetected and untreated,” said Dr Christine Zhou, General Manager of Eli Lily Malaysia. “The ED test band is a simple, non-invasive screening test which men can use in the privacy of their own homes before consulting to their doctors about ED. It is initiated and introduced as part of our efforts to help Malaysian men identify their condition as well as encourage them to seek medical treatment in order to enjoy a better quality of life,” Dr Zhou added. The concept of the ED test band has been around since 1970’s, and can help men determine if they have ED, and whether the cause of the ED is physical or psychological. Explaining the concept of the ED test band, Consultant Urologist and Secretary of the Malaysian Society of Andrology and Study of the Aging Male, Dr Peter Ng said, “It is normal for a healthy man to have five to six erections during sleep, especially during the rapid eye movement (REM) stage. As such, the ED test band is to be wrapped snugly around the shaft of a man’s penis before sleep. If he has an erection during the night, the band will be torn. However, if the band is still in place in the morning, he may have ED.” |
