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Management of Erectile Dysfunction by the Geriatrician
Author(s) -
Godschalk Michael F.,
Sison Alfredo,
Mulligan Thomas
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1997.tb03778.x
Subject(s) - medicine , erectile dysfunction , sexual dysfunction , sexual intercourse , intensive care medicine , gerontology , psychiatry , population , environmental health
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common health disorder to afflict elderly men. Although 67% of men aged 70 years have ED, and their interest in sexual intercourse remains high, less than 5% receive adequate treatment. In this report, we review recent developments in our understanding of the pathophysiology of ED, how geriatricians can perform an office‐based evaluation, and rational (evidence‐based) treatment of this important disorder.