title: Sexuality and impotence in the aging man.
abstract: Decreased sexual function commonly occurs with aging but should not be considered a normal event. This article discusses normal physiologic changes and the pathologic events that can lead to erectile difficulties. Proper evaluation can lead to a more appropriate choice of therapeutic agent or device and can benefit the quality of life of the older man and his partner.
authors.affiliation: Division of Geriatric Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri.
authors.forename: F E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Kaiser
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000502:physiology; D012725:Sexual Behavior