October 5, 2024

Telemedicine can be a private, secure option for sexual health issues.

How telemedicine is helping advance sexual health

Telemedicine has developed into an important and viable tool for expanding access to, and availability of different types of patient-centered services and care. Among its many advantages and uses, it facilitates medical care processes and exchanges between patients and providers, remotely. With some medical issues, patients may not want to use telemedicine if they feel the need to establish a connection with a physician in person, and are more comfortable with that. However, telemedicine has been found to be well-received and accepted for issues relating to sexual wellness. The privacy and comfort of accessing a provider remotely is often preferred, avoiding any potential embarrassment or discomfort a patient may have in discussing the issue in person.

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine, telehealth and telecare are often used interchangeably, referring to any type of remote medical care. Telemedicine and telehealth are most frequently interchanged, and it has been pretty much accepted to do so. However, the FCC has defined each term in specific ways:

Telecare generally refers to technology tools that allow for the remote tracking or monitoring of specific patient conditions, while they are independent in their own homes. It includes health and fitness apps that allow for things such as connections to family member or caregivers, exercise tracking and medication reminders.
Telehealth provides access to a wider variety of remote healthcare services, beyond the doctor-patient relationship. It often involves things such as patient health education, social support, medication adherence and troubleshooting health issues through the use of services provided by nurses, pharmacists or social workers.
Telemedicine is defined as the delivery of medical, diagnostic and treatment-related services using telecommunications technologies. Such services include remotely diagnosing, monitoring treatment progress and facilitating access to other specialists, if needed.

Riize Health is a provider of telemedicine services through access to a network of licensed physicians.

Regardless of what type of remote care is involved, what is most important to note is that communications and information technology has advance to where many professional medical services can now be provided remotely, on an interactive basis between consumers, patients and caregivers.

Evolution of Technology in Healthcare

It can be said that remote health care began whenever it was first possible for a person to access and exchange information with a medical service provider, whether it was a physician, nurse or some earlier configuration of those professions. Technically speaking, this started with advent of the telegraph and telephone in the 1800s. Seemingly “ancient” times now, to be sure. But all that mattered was simply that the individual and the provider no longer had to be in the same place at the same time. Ever since then, the area of remote health care has continued to evolve.

As communication technology continued to advance in the 20th century, remote access to health care related services was first extended to rural and remote areas. Today, with both the health care system and technology having undergone profound changes, telemedicine has gained much wider attention and far-reaching use.

Fast forward to today where, in the U.S., 97% of adults own a cell phone, and 85% of those are smartphones. In other words, approximately 85% of the adult population carries with them a communication device that has enough computing power to guide more than 120 million Apollo-era spacecraft to the moon, all at the same time.

It’s only makes sense that remote access and use of health care services, along with many other things, will only continue to grow. And the health care system and providers will have to continue to advance to meet the demand.

Remote Care for Sexual Health

Remote, innovative sexual health care is readily available now. A variety of platforms – phone, online, smart applications – make it easier to access than ever before. Telemedicine can provide effective tools that positively affect sexual health and behavior. While information related to reproductive, contraception and STI issues is commonly accessed through telemedicine, the focus of Riize Health, and the Riize Health platform, is on providing the products and services that promote a healthy sex life.

Sexual health is important because sex is part of being human. Feelings of affection, closeness and love have an important role in healthy relationships throughout life. Expert health sources like the Mayo Clinic see sexual health as being as important as physical, mental and spiritual health. When there are problems or worries about sexual health, it’s important to have resources available to address questions and concerns. Often due to the nature of such concerns, people are reluctant to bring them up when face-to-face with a doctor. That’s why having the option to do so remotely can be very important in getting the treatment needed.

What about online privacy?

Telemedicine is governed by the same privacy regulations as in-person appointments are. In addition to the provider having a secure portal, the patient accessing the system should be aware of keeping their connection and access private. This means:

Keeping anti-virus software up to date.
Not using public wi-fi systems.
Not using shared devices (other than those in your own household).
Verifying the identity of any new providers who contact you.

Just as with everything else online, it’s important to choose well when deciding the services and products you decide to access and use. Riize Health has quickly established itself as providing the highest quality sexual wellness products and services, as well as the highest standards for telemedicine access, convenience and privacy. We understand the sensitive nature of this information and have implemented robust security measures to ensure its protection. We adhere strictly to the regulations set forth by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health).

What are Riize Health's products for sexual health?

Riize Health has raised the bar when it comes to sexual wellness products for both men and women. There are a lot of companies and products in the market and available online. But no other company offers the same unique, proven, effective formulas Riize provides.

For men. Erectile dysfunction (ED) can have a major negative impact on men’s sexual health. It can cause stress, both physically and mentally, and lead to a self-fueled cycle of anxiety, depression and relationship problems. Riize offers oral dissolving strips with a compound formula that combines the two most effective medications, sildenafil and tadalafil, for treating ED. Sildenafil is the same drug used in Viagra^™, and tadalafil is the same as Cialis^™. In addition, oxytocin, the natural “love hormone”, is added, making Riize Strips a fast-acting, effective treatment for ED.

For women. Sexual health issues for women often revolve around the reproductive issues however, there are range of factors that can affect a woman’s ability to enjoy a fulfilling intimate life. These can include stress, hormonal imbalances, and other medical conditions. The female sexual dysfunction (FSD) issues that can occur include low libido, and difficulties with arousal and achieving orgasm. Riize Health offers a bremelanotide, a non-hormonal peptide, also known as PT-141 that acts on the central nervous system to enhance sexual desire and arousal. It uses the same thin-film oral dissolving strip format as Riize Strips for ED

Riize oral dissolving strips maximize the effectiveness of the prescribed medications by increasing the immediate bioavailability through direct contact with the oral capillary system, allowing immediate access to the bloodstream.

Ease of use

Telemedicine gives you more control over time and place of appointments and consultations. You don’t have to drive to the doctor’s office or clinic, park, walk and wait. You don’t have to rearrange your schedule or miss work. You can get assessed, diagnosed and prescribed from the comfort of your own home.

Granted, not every medical condition or situation is suited to telemedicine, but many are. For treatment of sexual dysfunction issues, Riize Health makes it fast, easy and above all, private.

Here’s all you have to do: