Erectile dysfunction can affect all age groups. Numerous physical and emotional risk factors may contribute to the problem. These risk factors can range from chronic diseases and medications to psychological factors. In the U.S. alone, it has been estimated that 18 to 30 million men suffer from erectile dysfunction. This number has increased significantly as awareness of the disorder has heightened. Researchers and health care professionals now have a better understanding of what causes erectile dysfunction and the effective medications and non-medication treatments used to treat the condition. Comprehensive and state-of-the-art, Contemporary Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Clinical Guide synthesizes the literature and covers all aspects of treating erectile dysfunction and other related male sexual dysfunctions. This invaluable title offers all physicians, residents, and fellows -- and even medical students and other health professionals such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants - an essential reference for enhancing diagnosis and treatment of this debilitating disorder.

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Animal Models for the Study of Erectile Function and Dysfunction.- Normal Erectile Physiology.- Psychological Aspects of Erectile Dysfunction.- Epidemiology of Erectile Dysfunction and Key Risk Factors.- Etiology and Risk Factors of Erectile Dysfunction.- Making the Diagnosis of Erectile Dysfunction.- Drugs That Effect Sexual Function.- Oral Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction.- Self-Injection, Transurethral and Topical Therapy in Erectile Dysfunction.- Quantification of Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Cancer Treatment.- Vacuum Constriction Devices: A New Paradigm for Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction.- Hormonal Evaluation and Therapy in Erectile Dysfunction.- Cardiovascular Issues in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction.- The Penile Prosthesis Option for Erectile Dysfunction.- The Effect of Radical Prostatectomy on Erectile Dysfunction.- Peyronie's Disease: Natural History, Diagnosis, and Medical Therapy.- Peyronie's Disease: Surgical Therapy.- Priapism: Medical and Surgical Therapy.- Ejaculatory Disorders.