{"id":36036,"date":"2025-12-01T13:01:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T21:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/pt-141-vs-viagra-whats-the-difference-in-treating-erectile-dysfunction-copy"},"modified":"2025-12-02T14:30:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T22:30:51","slug":"what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect During Your First Online Doctor Visit for Erectile Dysfunction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"599\">More men than ever are choosing an online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/erectile-dysfunction\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20355776\">Erectile Dysfunction<\/a> (ED) doctor visit because they\u2019re fast, discreet, and convenient. Instead of sitting in a waiting room or having an uncomfortable in-person conversation, telehealth for erectile dysfunction lets you speak with a licensed provider privately from home. Virtual ED consultations are now one of the most common ways men begin treatment \u2014 and the process is usually easier than expected.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"663\">Below is exactly what to expect during your first appointment.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-prepare-for-your-telehealth-appointment\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"723\">How to prepare for your telehealth appointment<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"867\">Before your virtual ED consultation, a little preparation can help your provider understand what\u2019s going on and recommend the right treatment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"908\">Write down key information such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1192\">\n<li data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"939\">\n<p data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"939\">When your symptoms started<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"986\">\n<p data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"986\">Whether the issue is occasional or ongoing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1036\">\n<p data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1036\">Any changes in libido, mood, energy, or sleep<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1096\">\n<p data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1096\">Current medications, supplements, or medical conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1148\">\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1148\">Alcohol, tobacco, or recreational substance use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1192\">\n<p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1192\">Any previous ED treatments you\u2019ve tried<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1325\">Choose a private environment.<br data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1230\" \/>Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can speak openly without feeling rushed or overheard.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-during-the-appointment\" data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1374\">What happens during the appointment<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1532\">During your first online ED doctor visit, the provider\u2019s goal is to understand the cause of your symptoms and rule out any underlying health conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1570\">You can expect questions about your:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1760\">\n<li data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1609\">\n<p data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1609\">General health and medical history<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1652\">\n<p data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1652\">Sexual function and any recent changes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1692\">\n<p data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1692\">Relationship or emotional<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/10035-erectile-dysfunction\"> stressors<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1760\">\n<p data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1760\">Lifestyle habits such as exercise, diet, sleep, and alcohol use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1933\">Will you need photos, labs, or vital signs?<br data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1812\" \/>Most men don\u2019t need to provide photos or undergo lab testing for initial ED treatment. However, the provider may request:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2095\">\n<li data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1969\">\n<p data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1969\">A recent blood pressure reading<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2043\">\n<p data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2043\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/urologic-diseases\/erectile-dysfunction\/symptoms-causes\">Basic labs<\/a> if they suspect hormonal issues or cardiovascular concerns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2095\">\n<p data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2095\">Optional photos only if medically relevant (rare)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-treatments-might-be-offered\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2141\">What treatments might be offered<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2265\">Online providers can prescribe the same evidence-based ED medications used in traditional clinics. Common options include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2479\">\n<li data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2341\">\n<p data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2341\">PDE5 inhibitors such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viagra.com\/\">Viagra<\/a> (sildenafil) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers\/questions-and-answers-cialis-tadalafil\">Cialis<\/a> (tadalafil)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2409\">\n<p data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2409\">Daily or on-demand dosing depending on lifestyle and preference<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2479\">\n<p data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2479\">Guidance on how and when to take your medication for best results<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2760\">Your provider may also discuss helpful <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4291878\/\">lifestyle changes<\/a> like exercise, stress reduction, improving sleep, or adjusting alcohol use \u2014 all of which can strengthen erectile function. In some cases, they may recommend further testing if an underlying medical condition is suspected.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"follow-up-and-ongoing-care\" data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2800\">Follow-up and ongoing care<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2947\">Telehealth ED treatment doesn\u2019t end after the first visit. Follow-up care helps ensure your treatment is working and side effects are manageable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2968\">You can expect:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3153\">\n<li data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"2992\">\n<p data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"2992\">Easy online refills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3042\">\n<p data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3042\">Check-ins to adjust dosage or medication type<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3101\">\n<p data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3101\">Support for side effects such as headaches or flushing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3153\">\n<p data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3153\">Clear guidance on what to do if symptoms worsen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3319\">Your provider may recommend an in-person evaluation if they suspect heart disease, severe hormonal imbalance, or other conditions that require physical examination.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3343\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3656\">Your first online ED appointment is straightforward, confidential, and designed to help you get effective treatment quickly. With the right preparation and an open conversation, most men find virtual ED care both comfortable and effective \u2014 and a simple first step toward improving sexual health and confidence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal\">If you&#8217;re experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/tadalafil-oxytocin-pt-144-for-erectile-dysfunction\">erectile dysfunction<\/a>, schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/md.getheally.com\/f\/vshop-book_appt?visit_type_first=true&amp;visit_type_ids=3070\">free consultation<\/a> with <a href=\"http:\/\/getheally.com\">Heally<\/a> today. Our network includes sexual health specialists who provide comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment recommendations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>NIH: <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7752520\/\">Novel Emerging Therapies for Erectile Dysfunction<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Jama Network: <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamainternalmedicine\/fullarticle\/211714\">Sildenafil for Male Erectile Dysfunction<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NIH: <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6819023\/\">Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Bremelanotide for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ScienceDirect: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0149291817300565\"><span class=\"title-text\">Phase I Randomized Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Study of the Safety and Tolerability of Bremelanotide Coadministered With Ethanol in Healthy Male and Female Participants<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"banner\" class=\"Banner\">\n<div aria-live=\"polite\">NIH: <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2699643\/\">Sildenafil in the treatment of erectile dysfunction: an overview of the clinical evidence<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Viagra: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viagra.com\/\">IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INDICATION<\/a><\/li>\n<li>FDA: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers\/questions-and-answers-cialis-tadalafil\">Questions and Answers for Cialis<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PubMed Central: <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4291878\/\">Lifestyle modifications and erectile dysfunction: what can be expected?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NIH: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/urologic-diseases\/erectile-dysfunction\/symptoms-causes\">Symptoms &amp; Causes of Erectile Dysfunction<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"medical-disclaimer\" data-start=\"7286\" data-end=\"7309\">Medical Disclaimer<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7311\" data-end=\"7595\">This content is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendation. Information about prescriptions and therapies is provided for general understanding and may not apply to individual situations. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about testing, treatment, or lifestyle changes that could affect your health.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"important-note\" data-start=\"7311\" data-end=\"7595\">Important Note<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7311\" data-end=\"7595\">FDA-approved medications and diagnostic tools discussed in this article have specific indications, dosing, and monitoring requirements. Off-label uses or unregulated supplements may carry additional safety, quality, and effectiveness risks. Never start, stop, or change any medical regimen without guidance from a licensed clinician who can consider your full medical history and current health status.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"More men than ever are choosing an online Erectile Dysfunction (ED) doctor visit because they\u2019re fast, discreet, and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":36055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2475],"tags":[1918,2641,1746,1819,2278,2639,2643,2397,2640,1817,1818,1816,2642],"class_list":{"0":"post-36036","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mens-health","8":"tag-erectile-dysfunction","9":"tag-first-ed-appointment","10":"tag-health-and-wellness","11":"tag-hormones","12":"tag-medication-comparison","13":"tag-online-ed-doctor-visit","14":"tag-online-ed-treatment","15":"tag-sexual-health","16":"tag-telehealth-for-erectile-dysfunction","17":"tag-testosterone","18":"tag-testosterone-replacement-therapy","19":"tag-trt","20":"tag-virtual-ed-consultation"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What to Expect During Your First Online ED Doctor Visit<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn what happens during an online ED doctor visit, including prep steps, questions providers ask, treatment options, and follow-up care during telehealth.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What to Expect During Your First Online ED Doctor Visit\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn what happens during an online ED doctor visit, including prep steps, questions providers ask, treatment options, and follow-up care during telehealth.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Heally\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-01T21:01:55+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-02T22:30:51+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"667\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Heally\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Heally\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Heally\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/af10deadfddea19cb3f5e0f3919632ea\"},\"headline\":\"What to Expect During Your First Online Doctor Visit for Erectile Dysfunction\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-01T21:01:55+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-02T22:30:51+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction\"},\"wordCount\":749,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Erectile dysfunction\",\"first ED appointment\",\"Health and wellness\",\"Hormones\",\"Medication Comparison\",\"online ED doctor visit\",\"online ED treatment\",\"Sexual Health\",\"telehealth for erectile dysfunction\",\"Testosterone\",\"Testosterone Replacement Therapy\",\"TRT\",\"virtual ED consultation\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Men's Health\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction\",\"name\":\"What to Expect During Your First Online ED Doctor Visit\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-01T21:01:55+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-02T22:30:51+00:00\",\"description\":\"Learn what happens during an online ED doctor visit, including prep steps, questions providers ask, treatment options, and follow-up care during telehealth.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction.jpg\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":667,\"caption\":\"A man sitting on the edge of a bed looking concerned while a woman sits in the background, suggesting relationship or health-related stress.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"What to Expect During Your First Online Doctor Visit for Erectile Dysfunction\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/\",\"name\":\"Heally\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Heally\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wpcdn.getheally.com\/patients\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12231047\/heallybl.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/wpcdn.getheally.com\/patients\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12231047\/heallybl.png\",\"width\":152,\"height\":52,\"caption\":\"Heally\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/getheally.com\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/af10deadfddea19cb3f5e0f3919632ea\",\"name\":\"Heally\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"What to Expect During Your First Online ED Doctor Visit","description":"Learn what happens during an online ED doctor visit, including prep steps, questions providers ask, treatment options, and follow-up care during telehealth.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"What to Expect During Your First Online ED Doctor Visit","og_description":"Learn what happens during an online ED doctor visit, including prep steps, questions providers ask, treatment options, and follow-up care during telehealth.","og_url":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction","og_site_name":"Heally","article_publisher":"https:\/\/getheally.com","article_published_time":"2025-12-01T21:01:55+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-12-02T22:30:51+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":667,"url":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Heally","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Heally","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction"},"author":{"name":"Heally","@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/af10deadfddea19cb3f5e0f3919632ea"},"headline":"What to Expect During Your First Online Doctor Visit for Erectile Dysfunction","datePublished":"2025-12-01T21:01:55+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-02T22:30:51+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction"},"wordCount":749,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction.jpg","keywords":["Erectile dysfunction","first ED appointment","Health and wellness","Hormones","Medication Comparison","online ED doctor visit","online ED treatment","Sexual Health","telehealth for erectile dysfunction","Testosterone","Testosterone Replacement Therapy","TRT","virtual ED consultation"],"articleSection":["Men's Health"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction","url":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction","name":"What to Expect During Your First Online ED Doctor Visit","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction.jpg","datePublished":"2025-12-01T21:01:55+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-02T22:30:51+00:00","description":"Learn what happens during an online ED doctor visit, including prep steps, questions providers ask, treatment options, and follow-up care during telehealth.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction.jpg","width":1000,"height":667,"caption":"A man sitting on the edge of a bed looking concerned while a woman sits in the background, suggesting relationship or health-related stress."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-to-expect-during-your-first-online-doctor-visit-for-erectile-dysfunction#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What to Expect During Your First Online Doctor Visit for Erectile Dysfunction"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#website","url":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/","name":"Heally","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#organization","name":"Heally","url":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/wpcdn.getheally.com\/patients\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12231047\/heallybl.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/wpcdn.getheally.com\/patients\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12231047\/heallybl.png","width":152,"height":52,"caption":"Heally"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/getheally.com"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/af10deadfddea19cb3f5e0f3919632ea","name":"Heally"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36036","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36036"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36036\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36064,"href":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36036\/revisions\/36064"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}