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Male erectile dysfunction assessment and treatment options
A E Benet1, J S Sharaby, A Melman
1Department of Urology, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York 10467.
Comprehensive Therapy
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Impotence treatment evolved from ineffective psychological approaches to modern medical solutions. Advances in penile implants and research have significantly improved diagnosis and treatment for male sexual dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Andrology
- Male Sexual Medicine
Background:
- Historically, impotence was misdiagnosed as primarily psychological.
- Previous treatments like testosterone and psychotherapy showed limited efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evolution of impotence treatment.
- To highlight the impact of modern medical advancements on male sexual health.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of treatment modalities for impotence.
- Analysis of the impact of technological and research advancements.
Main Results:
- Penile implants, introduced in the 1970s, revolutionized treatment options.
- Improved clinical and laboratory research enhanced diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Modern male sexual medicine offers significantly better diagnostic and treatment outcomes for impotence.
- Patients with sexual dysfunction now have a higher probability of successful management.