The current treatment of erectile dysfunction
Journal Title: Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse. It is the most frequent sexual dysfunction in elderly men and its prevalence increases with age. Ever since ED was recognized as a real health problem, several treatment options became available and some of them proved to be very efficient. PDE5 inhibitors are the mainstay treatment of ED. However, other treatment options such as intracorporal injections, surgery, vacuum devices and prosthesis are also available for patients who are unresponsive to PDE5 inhibitors. Since none of the treatment options available so far has proven ideal, research in the field of sexual medicine continues. The aim of this paper is to review the most advances in the treatment of ED.
Authors and Affiliations
Maria Isabela Sârbu, Mircea Tampa, Mădălina Irina Mitran, Cristina-Iulia Mitran, Vasile Benea, Simona-Roxana Georgescu
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