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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to attain and maintain an erection enough to have satisfactory sexual performance.
Initial penile erections can penetrate but early detumescence occurs without ejaculation.
May use validated psychometric questionnaires such as the International Index for Erectile Function (IIEF) and Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) for the diagnosis.
The goals of therapy include identify and treat any curable causes of ED, initiate lifestyle and risk factor modifications, provide education and counseling to patients and their partners, correct any existing medical risk factors.
For further information regarding the management of Erectile Dysfunction, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
Initial penile erections can penetrate but early detumescence occurs without ejaculation.
May use validated psychometric questionnaires such as the International Index for Erectile Function (IIEF) and Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) for the diagnosis.
The goals of therapy include identify and treat any curable causes of ED, initiate lifestyle and risk factor modifications, provide education and counseling to patients and their partners, correct any existing medical risk factors.
For further information regarding the management of Erectile Dysfunction, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
