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The ageing male and erectile dysfunction.

F Montorsi¹, A Briganti, A Salonia

¹Department of Urology, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy. montorsi.francesco@hsr.it

BJU International

|August 22, 2003

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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common in aging men, often caused by chronic ischemia leading to tissue damage. Oral therapies offer a safe and effective treatment option for most aging men experiencing ED.

Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Urology
Andrology

Background:

Erectile dysfunction (ED) significantly impacts aging men.
Chronic ischemia is a primary cause of ED pathophysiology in this demographic.
Ischemia leads to cavernosal smooth muscle deterioration and corporeal fibrosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the need for reliable therapies for erectile dysfunction in aging men.
To outline the essential components of assessing aging men with ED.
To highlight effective treatment options for ED in the aging population.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive medical and sexual history taking.
Systemic and focused physical examination.
Selected blood tests for diagnostic evaluation.

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Main Results:

Oral drug therapy is identified as a safe and effective treatment modality.
The assessment protocol ensures a thorough understanding of the patient's condition.

Conclusions:

Reliable therapeutic options are crucial for aging men with erectile dysfunction.
A systematic approach to assessment is recommended.
Oral drug therapy is a primary, effective treatment for most aging men with ED.