Erectile dysfunction can affect all age groups. Numerous physical and emotional risk factors may contribute to the problem. These risk factors can range from chronic diseases and medications to psychological factors. In the U.S. alone, it has been estimated that 18 to 30 million men suffer from erectile dysfunction. This number has increased significantly as awareness of the disorder has heightened. Researchers and health care professionals now have a better understanding of what causes erectile dysfunction and the effective medications and non-medication treatments used to treat the condition. Comprehensive and state-of-the-art, Contemporary Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Clinical Guide synthesizes the literature and covers all aspects of treating erectile dysfunction and other related male sexual dysfunctions. This invaluable title offers all physicians, residents, and fellows -- and even medical students and other health professionals such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants – an essential reference for enhancing diagnosis and treatment of this debilitating disorder.
Author(s): Kevin E. McKenna (auth.), Kevin T. McVary (eds.)
Series: Contemporary Endocrinology
Edition: 1
Publisher: Humana Press
Year: 2011
Language: English
Pages: 287
Tags: Internal Medicine; General Practice / Family Medicine; Endocrinology; Cardiology; Primary Care Medicine; Urology/Andrology
Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Animal Models for the Study of Erectile Function and Dysfunction....Pages 1-10
Normal Erectile Physiology....Pages 11-22
Psychological Aspects of Erectile Dysfunction....Pages 23-37
Epidemiology of Erectile Dysfunction and Key Risk Factors....Pages 39-49
Etiology and Risk Factors of Erectile Dysfunction....Pages 51-67
Making the Diagnosis of Erectile Dysfunction....Pages 69-80
Drugs that Affect Sexual Function....Pages 81-91
Oral Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction....Pages 93-106
Self-Injection, Transurethral and Topical Therapy in Erectile Dysfunction....Pages 107-125
Quantification of Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Cancer Treatment....Pages 127-150
Vacuum Constriction Device: A New Paradigm for Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction....Pages 151-160
Hormonal Evaluation and Therapy in Erectile Dysfunction....Pages 161-177
Cardiovascular Issues in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction....Pages 179-193
The Penile Prosthesis Option for Erectile Dysfunction....Pages 195-206
The Effect of Radical Prostatectomy on Erectile Dysfunction....Pages 207-220
Peyronie’s Disease: Natural History, Diagnosis, and Medical Therapy....Pages 221-236
Peyronie’s Disease: Surgical Therapy....Pages 237-248
Priapism: Medical and Surgical Therapy....Pages 249-266
Ejaculatory Disorders....Pages 267-279
Back Matter....Pages 281-287
