Men’s Health
Men’s health, straight answers
Plain information for Louisiana men about erectile dysfunction, heart health, diabetes, testosterone, and the prostate. No judgment, no jargon, and clear next steps when you want them.
Why we talk about this
Many men wait years before bringing up erection problems, low energy, or bathroom changes with a doctor. These are common, treatable, and often connected to bigger health issues like heart disease and diabetes. Catching them early can protect your health, not just your sex life.
Erectile dysfunction affects an estimated 30 to 50 million men in the United States. If it’s happening to you, you are far from alone.
Guides
Start here
- ED Treatment in New Orleans and Metairie
Who treats ED, what a good first visit looks like, and where to start. - ED: The Basics
What ED is, how common it is, and what causes it. - ED Treatment Options
Pills, injections, devices, and newer options, explained plainly. - Talking to Your Doctor
What to say, what to expect, and a short checklist. - How to Choose an ED Provider
What good ED care looks like, red flags, and questions to ask. - ED Treatment Cost and Insurance
What ED care costs depend on, and what insurance usually covers.
ED and your health
- ED and Your Heart
Why erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of heart disease. - Diabetes and ED
How blood sugar affects erections, and what helps. - Sleep Apnea and ED
Snoring and tired days can affect your heart and erections. - ED After Prostate Treatment
Recovery after surgery or radiation, and options that help. - Shockwave Therapy for ED
What shockwave therapy for ED is and what studies show so far.
ED at every stage
- ED in Your 30s and 40s
Why ED happens in younger men and why a checkup matters. - ED After 60
ED after 60 is common, not just aging, and treatable. - Supporting Your Partner With ED
How partners can talk about ED, support a checkup and stay close. - En español: disfunción eréctil
Guías en español sobre las causas, los tratamientos y la salud del corazón.
More men’s health
- Low Testosterone
Common signs, testing, and questions to ask. - Prostate Health
Common problems, warning signs, and screening choices. - High Blood Pressure
No symptoms doesn’t mean no problem. Know your numbers. - Checkups by Age
The checkups and screenings to ask about in each decade. - Weight and Heart Health
How belly fat affects your heart, blood sugar and erections. - Quitting Smoking
What quitting does for your heart and erections, plus free help. - Colon Cancer Screening
Why screening starts at 45, and your test options. - Men’s Mental Health
Signs of stress and depression men miss, and how mood ties to ED. - Low-Cost Care in Louisiana
Checkups and care with or without insurance.
Where to get care
Any of these is a good next step. Pick the one that fits you.
- Aspire Health and Wellness†. A men’s health clinic in Metairie specializing in erectile dysfunction and weight loss, with free private visits and a range of treatment options. Visit aspireneworleans.com.
- Your primary care doctor. A good first stop. They can check your heart, blood sugar, and hormone levels.
- A urologist. A doctor who specializes in men’s urologic and sexual health.
- A community health center. Fees are based on income, with or without insurance. Find a community health center.
- Louisiana Medicaid. If you qualify, it covers doctor visits and prescriptions. See if you qualify.
- Veterans. Southeast Louisiana VA Health Care offers men’s health care for enrolled veterans.
† Affiliated with Aspire Community Care. We’re a nonprofit and don’t provide medical care; choose any provider that fits you.
Not sure where to start? Tell us what’s going on and we’ll help you find a next step. What you share stays private.
This section is general health education from Aspire Community Care, a Louisiana 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It is not medical advice. Talk with a licensed health care provider about your own health. In an emergency, call 911.