title: Geriatric sexual dysfunction.
abstract: More than half of males and females over the age of 80 report continued interest in sex but declining intercourse frequency, with a high incidence of male impotence. The authors cite nine common causes of erectile failure in the aged. Available treatment modalities include pharmacotherapy, external suction devices, introcorporeal injections, and penile prostheses.
authors.affiliation: Division of Geriatric Medicine, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mulligan
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Teitelman
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D012725:Sexual Behavior