Treatment of erectile dysfunction: update.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve and maintain an erection. Erectile function is dependent upon complex interactions of neural and vascular pathways. A major neurotransmitter that facilitates erectile function is nitric oxide. Treatment of ED has expanded to include effective oral agents. Previous ED treatments have consisted of intracavernosal injection, transurethral dilators, and vascular constriction devices. Clinical management of ED will be presented with some discussion on the prostatectomy client.
Raina
Rupesh
R
Centre for Advanced Human Reproduction Infertility and Sexual Function, Cleveland, OH, USA. rraina@metrohealth.org
Pahlajani
Geetu
G
Agarwal
Ashok
A
Zippe
Craig D
CD
D000527:Alprostadil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008297:Male; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D010879:Piperazines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011687:Purines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate; D013450:Sulfones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014618:Vacuum; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
D010879:Piperazines; D011687:Purines; D013450:Sulfones; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate; D000527:Alprostadil