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Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility

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SOP: physical examination and laboratory testing for men with erectile dysfunction.

Hussein M Ghanem¹, Andrea Salonia, Antonio Martin-Morales

¹Department of Andrology, Sexology & STDs, Cairo University, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt. hmhghanem@gmail.com

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

|April 25, 2012

Summary

Physical exams and lab tests for erectile dysfunction (ED) can uncover serious health issues. Early detection of comorbid conditions through these evaluations is crucial for men

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Area of Science:

Urology
Andrology
Sexual Medicine

Background:

Erectile dysfunction (ED) evaluation presents opportunities to diagnose life-threatening conditions.
Physical examination and laboratory tests are key for identifying underlying causes of ED.

Purpose of the Study:

To review genital anatomy and physical abnormalities.
To assess for comorbid conditions and identify ED risk factors.

Main Methods:

Expert opinion derived from evidence-based medical literature.
Consensus discussions among International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) standards committee members.

Main Results:

Recommended: General physical exam (BP, pulse) and focused genital exam for men with ED.
Laboratory tests: Fasting blood sugar, serum total testosterone, prolactin, and lipid profile can reveal significant comorbidities.

Conclusions:

Physical examination and lab evaluations for ED may not pinpoint the exact cause.
These assessments are vital for identifying critical, potentially life-threatening comorbid conditions in men with ED.