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- Title
Specific aspects of erectile dysfunction in sexology.
- Authors
Borr´s-Valls, J.J.; Gonzalez-Correales, R.
- Abstract
The sexology of erectile dysfunction (ED) is approached from a perspective that integrates medical, psychological, and social aspects. This article reviews the clinical intervention in sexology beginning with the diagnostic evaluation, where the organic and psychological factors (predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating) contributing to ED are determined. A description of the differential diagnosis process follows, which establishes the relevance of organic factors in order to organize therapeutic strategies. There are three possible treatment processes: psychological intervention with the patient, intervention on the partner relationship, or intervention with the partner. Referral criteria are also described, such as when patients with ED should be referred to a sexologist, and to whom sexologists should refer patients with ED.International Journal of Impotence Research (2004) 16, S3-S6. doi:10.1038/sj.ijir.3901235
- Publication
International Journal of Impotence Research, 2004, Vol 16, pS3
- ISSN
0955-9930
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1038/sj.ijir.3901235