title: A historical review of erectile dysfunction.
abstract: Over the last three decades, there has been a significant increase in our understanding of the physiologic mechanisms responsible for erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction has become a topic of considerable media and societal interest and acceptance. Paralleling the increase in knowledge has been an explosion in therapeutic options. This article will evaluate the therapeutic options, from a historical perspective of what has been available, and outline the progress that has been made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery (Urology), University of Montreal, 301-235 blvd. René Lévesque Est, Montreal, Quebec H2X 1N8, Canada.
authors.forename: Luc
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Valiquette
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000266:history* / Q000628:therapy; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008297:Male; D015917:Penile Prosthesis / Q000266:history; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000266:history / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014665:Vasodilator Agents