Considerations about erectile dysfunction

Authors

  • Israel Darío Carrillo Quisnia
  • Karla Indira Hurtado Serrano
  • Cristian Xavier Muñoz Peralvo
  • Steffy Mishell Falconí Cobeña

Keywords:

Erectile dysfunction, psychological therapy, sexual impotence, lifestyle, sexual disorder

Abstract

Introduction: Erectile dysfunction is a multifaceted but common male sexual disorder that involves changes in all areas of erectile response, including organic, relational, and psychological.
Objective: Analyze criteria for erectile dysfunction.
Methods: Searches were made in the SCOPUS, Web of Science, PubMed, MEDLINE and ScienceDirect databases.
Results: It was shown that a complete clinical history, physical examination, and appropriate laboratory tests are essential for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of erectile dysfunction. In addition, for a good diagnosis, most of the data required come from the medical history, a questionnaire such as the IIEF and an adequate physical examination are the pillars for a good diagnosis and subsequent treatment. It was found that lifestyle modifications play an important role in the prevention and treatment of erectile dysfunction and can continue to escalate to pharmacological treatment and even the use of devices and psychological therapy.
Conclusion: It is concluded that this is a complex pathology, due to the wide range of symptoms and signs derived from it. Based on the findings of the current study, the authors suggest some areas of future research that could be beneficial to improve the understanding and management of erectile dysfunction.

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Published

2023-07-02

How to Cite

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Carrillo Quisnia ID, Hurtado Serrano KI, Muñoz Peralvo CX, Falconí Cobeña SM. Considerations about erectile dysfunction. Rev Cubana Inv Bioméd [Internet]. 2023 Jul. 2 [cited 2025 Dec. 8];42(2). Available from: https://revibiomedica.sld.cu/index.php/ibi/article/view/2877