The Urologic clinics of North America
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Urol. Clin. North Am. · Nov 1998
ReviewEvaluation and nonsurgical management of erectile dysfunction.
The addition of oral drugs to the armamentarium of therapies for erectile dysfunction promises to dramatically increase the number of men seeking treatment for this condition. It is important to have a rational approach to the diagnostic evaluation of erectile dysfunction and to tailor the evaluation to each patient's goals for his sexual function. ⋯ This article reviews the outpatient diagnostic work-up and current treatment possibilities for erectile dysfunction. The article also discusses clinical research experience with new forms or oral and topical therapies now being developed for future treatment of erectile dysfunction.