Lt. Kol. (PA) Profesor Dr. Zulkifli Md. Zainuddin

Most Malaysian men who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) prefer to find alternative cures rather than seek medical help, a urologist said today. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia s head of Urology, Professor Datuk Dr Zulkifli Zainuddin, said the main reason for this was embarrassment. Secondly, it is may be because they do not want to spend a lot of money because pills and surgery to treat erectile dysfunction can be very expensive, he said. Dr Zulkifli pointed out that these alternative treatments include traditional penis massage known as urut batin in Malay putting on a penis ring, and drinking energy drinks that have no scientific basis behind them. Energy drinks like Tongkat Ali are tested on rats so unless your penis is the size of a rat s, it won t work, he added, referring to the plant Eurycoma longifolia or also known as longjack, which root is used as folk medicine in Southeast Asia. Dr Zulkifli urged those who suffer from ED to seek medical attention immediately.

Lt. Kol. (PA) Profesor Dr. Zulkifli Md. Zainuddin is a member of Specialty Subcommittee in the field of Urology, representing Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, AMM.