title: Management of erectile dysfunction: great progress, greater promise.
abstract: Sexual medicine, exemplified by the management of erectile dysfunction, is  a traditional pillar of andrology. Erectile dysfunction has received the  greatest attention within the specialty area and its management models the  progress of the field more generally. This review provides a perspective of  the history and contemporary practice of erectile dysfunction management,  highlighting aspects of basic science research, epidemiology, and clinical  care. Furthermore, the impact of this field as a major health concern in  correlation with basic aspects of wellness and disease is acknowledged. The  field continues to evolve as a legitimate discipline in medicine and is worthy  of ongoing scientific support and activity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland 21287, USA. aburnett@jhmi.edu
authors.forename: Arthur L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Burnett
authors.forename: Wayne J G
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Hellstrom
mesh_terms: D033441:Andrology; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012725:Sexual Behavior
chemical_list: D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors