Beyond Viagra. Psychological issues in the assessment and treatment of erectile dysfunction

Autor: A J, McDowell, C A, Snellgrove, M J, Bond
Rok vydání: 2001
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Zdroj: Australian family physician. 30(9)
ISSN: 0300-8495
Popis: The availability of sildenafil nitrate (Viagra) has led to a significant increase in the number of men seeking treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). However, when Viagra is focused on exclusively, the psychogenic factors that may be implicated in the aetiology and/or maintenance of erectile dysfunction may be neglected.To highlight the psychosocial context in which this distressing problem may manifest itself and to illustrate the potential value of psychological methods in both its assessment and treatment. Cognitive and behavioural strategies that have proven effective adjuncts to the medical management of ED are described.It is proposed that the appropriate evaluation and treatment of many cases of this problem needs to incorporate both medical and psychological management techniques.
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