PETALING JAYA – Alpro Pharmacy’s recent survey on men’s sexual health revealed that 78 per cent of 345 respondents say that they have difficulties maintaining an erection to complete sexual intercourse.

These findings emphasise the critical role of sexual well-being alongside physical, mental, and emotional health to ensure men’s overall well-being.

In addressing this issue, Alpro Pharmacy, Malaysia’s largest pharmacy chain, and Viatris, a global healthcare company, have joined hands to initiate the Alpro Men’s Health Teleconsult, a dedicated platform aimed at bolstering men’s confidence and performance by offering expert guidance.

During the launch in Petaling Jaya today, Alpro Pharmacy chief pharmacist Lim En Ni said that she acknowledges the sensitivity surrounding the discussion of personal health concerns.

“Our goal is to carve out a secure space where individuals can comfortably discuss and seek solutions for health issues ranging from sexual health to male infertility.

“The initiative seems timely, given that a majority of the respondents displayed a readiness to consult healthcare professionals and adapt their lifestyles for better well-being,” Lim said.

Breaking Barriers for Better Men’s Health To delve deeper into the pertinent topic, a roundtable discussion was also organised at the launch with distinguished panellists such as Consultant Urologist Dr. George Lee, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Hatta Sidi, and pharmacist Ru-Luen Then.

Key stakeholders from both Alpro Pharmacy and Viatris also graced the event to lend their voices and insights, fostering a rich dialogue.

During the discussion, Dr. George Lee, also known as Dr. G on his social media, highlighted the myriad factors that could potentially lead to erectile dysfunction, emphasising the need for a healthy lifestyle to mitigate these issues.

Additionally, the experts underscored the risk of misinformation rampant on the internet, advocating for personalised and professional advice available through the Alpro Men’s Health Teleconsult, which operates longer hours compared to traditional clinics and hospitals.

However, Viatris Malaysia Country Manager Jeff Bote said that the survey results conducted by Alpro Pharmacy have shown that more than 90 percent of men expressed their willingness to seek consultation and guidance from healthcare professionals regarding men’s health, thus suggesting a positive attitude towards addressing health concerns.

“We are happy to work closely with Alpro Pharmacy on this Men’s Health Teleconsult page as it helps patients access the right information and treatment from the right platform, supporting our mission of empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life,” Jeff said.

Alpro Men’s Health Teleconsult is available daily from 9 am to 10 pm via WhatsApp +6019-7021923 or https://www.alpropharmacy.com/services/mens-health-teleconsult/.