Medical Aid Cover For Treatments For Erectile Dysfunction

Treatments for erectile dysfunction can be expensive depending on the type of therapy recommended and the period over which the therapy is required. The most common treatments for erectile dysfunction today are through the use of oral medications. These medications require a prescription from a doctor as well as a diagnosis of the cause of the erectile dysfunction. Some medical aid schemes in South Africa will cover the cost of oral medication treatments for erectile dysfunction in conjunction with the treatment for a disease that is known to cause impotence.

Medical aid schemes may also cover more radical treatments for erectile dysfunction such as penile injections or even surgery. This is due to the fact that impotence relates to quality of life and the lack of normal erectile function in a man can lead to depression and other related illnesses developing. However, these treatments are well known for having numerous side effects and can be very invasive. There is only one treatment for erectile dysfunction that does not have side effects and is not invasive and this is a vacuum erection device.

Although vacuum erectile devices used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction are more effective and affordable in the long run, most medical schemes will not cover the cost for the purchase of the device. You can however find out whether your medical professional is willing to right a letter of motivation to your medical aid to see if they will cover the cost of the device. While impotence is widely regarded as a medical problem, medical aids in South Africa can be a little slow to catch up to modern treatments for erectile dysfunction so first find out whether your medical scheme will cover the cost before making this purchase yourself.