[Directed clinical history and physical examination in patients with erectile dysfunction. Clinical features we cannot forget].
OBJECTIVE
We aim in this work to establish directions for data collection in the chart of the patient with erectile dysfunction (ED), to characterize the presenting problem, reveal possible associated risk factors, evaluate the need of additional complementary tests, and decide if a multidisciplinary approach is necessary.


METHODS
Bibliographic review about directions and recommendations on initial and clinical management of ED.


CONCLUSIONS
Sexual history is the most important part of the basic routine with a patient with ED, and the purpose of the andrologist is to identify the type of sexual dysfunction, time of start, severity, duration, and treatment expectations.
Hospital Regional Carlos Haya de Málaga, España. emiliojemmanuel@hotmail.com
Emilio José Emmanuel
EJ
Tejero
Raul Vozmediano
RV
Chicharro
Eloy Vivas
EV
Vargas
Antonio Martín
AM
Morales
D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires