Med. praxi. 2011;8(6):288-291

Erectile dysfunction from a sexuologist view

MUDr.Pavel Turčan

Ordinace sexuologie a andrologie, Centrum MEDIOL s. r. o., Olomouc

We have been getting in contact with erectile dysfunction more and more often in our office recently. Its early detection can help us

recognize a number of subsequent cardiovascular and atherosclerotic disorders at the same time. The origin of ED can be organic,

psychogenic or mixed, and to diagnose such a disorder we have to look at things in a complex way. It is very important, while examining

the patient, to concentrate on taking very detailed medical history including risk factors, farmacologic history, and good physical

examinaton. A good way of getting suitable informations are questionnaire methods. From the basic laboratory methods we recommend

taking blood glucose level, lipid profile, testosterone and prolactin level. The method of first choice in therapy represent PDE5

inhibitors, the other methods are utilized less. Focusing on revealing ED and its early diagnosis and treatment is a way to satisfaction

and health of our patiens.

Keywords: erectile dysfunction, erection, PDE5 inhibitors, diagnostics, treatment, satisfactions

Published: July 1, 2011  Show citation