The history of erectile dysfunction management.
This article describes the evolution or revolution in the management of erectile dysfunction over the centuries. In recent history there has been a rapid movement away from a predominant role for the specialist towards the primary care physician. The physician is increasingly faced with the need to individualize therapy to meet patient expectations.
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Department of Urology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany. Jonas.Udo@MH-Hannover.de
D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000266:history* / Q000628:therapy; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015917:Penile Prosthesis; D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010879:Piperazines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011687:Purines; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate; D013450:Sulfones
D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors; D010879:Piperazines; D011687:Purines; D013450:Sulfones; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate