Fast Facts: Erectile Dysfunction

Download or read book Fast Facts: Erectile Dysfunction written by Cully Carson and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common problem and the source of considerable morbidity, both for individuals and within relationships. With more and more individuals demanding access to the simple, effective treatments that are now available, healthcare professionals must be able to offer the confident and confidential support and advice they require. This fourth edition of 'Fast Facts: Erectile Dysfunction' provides an in-depth review of the overall management of ED and is an invaluable source of information for specialist nurses, nurse practitioners, primary care physicians and all healthcare professionals who are likely to encounter men with this condition. • Succinct but comprehensive, expert advice on the underlying causes of ED • A detailed approach to diagnosis, including questions to ask the patient and the sexual health inventory for men • A thorough review of all possible treatment options • Simple, effective illustrations that support key clinical information • New chapter on ejaculatory dysfunction Contents: • Epidemiology and pathophysiology • Diagnosis and therapeutic options • Pharmacological treatment • Vacuum devices • Surgical treatment • Associated medical conditions • Ejaculatory dysfunction • Useful resources