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Urologists' Views on Online ED Prescription Services
Most urologists have a mixed but increasingly accepting view of these services, with some important caveats.
General Acceptance
Many urologists acknowledge these services work well for straightforward cases - healthy men with typical ED who just need a prescription for sildenafil or tadalafil.
Recommended Services
- Hims - widely used, licensed physicians, transparent pricing
- Roman (Ro) - strong medical review process, good follow-up
- Keeps - reputable with real physician consultations
- GoodRx Care - connects to licensed providers
What Urologists Appreciate
- Removes stigma barrier (men actually seek help)
- Increases access to affordable generics
- Legitimate services do require medical intake forms
Where Urologists Raise Concerns
- ED can signal cardiovascular disease - online services may miss this
- No physical exam to check for underlying causes
- Men may skip seeing a specialist when they should
- Some services are less rigorous about screening
Bottom Line Advice
Urologists generally recommend seeing a doctor in person first, especially if you're:
- Under 45
- Have diabetes or heart risk factors
- Haven't had a recent checkup
Online services are considered reasonable for maintenance once you've had a proper evaluation.