[Prevalence of erectile dysfunction in France: results of an epidemiological survey conducted on a representative sample of 1004 men].
OBJECTIVE
Several studies have recently reported the prevalence rates of erectile dysfunction (ED) that vary according to the country. The authors report the results of a survey conducted in France in 2001.


METHODS
This study was conducted by telephone conversation with a representative sample of 1,004 men over the age of 40. The prevalence of ED was measured by the patient's self-assessment and by the IIEF-5 index.


RESULTS
The results show that about 1 man in 3 (31.6%) suffers from ED in France, which is essentially mild to moderate (according to IIEF-5). The majority of men reporting ED declared to be dissatisfied with their relationship with their partner. Finally, a large proportion of men declared that they would be willing to consult a practitioner.


CONCLUSIONS
This survey confirms the high prevalence of erectile dysfunction in France. It is responsible for a distress that is still difficult to express and assess. This disease needs to be more accurately evaluated by rigorous and standardized methods, especially as simple and effective treatments are now available.
Giuliano
François
F
Service d'Urologie, CHU de Bicêtre, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France.
Chevret-Measson
Marie
M
Tsatsaris
Anne
A
Reitz
Caroline
C
Murino
Michel
M
Thonneau
Patrick
P
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D013689:Telephone