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Investigation and Management of Erectile Dysfunction

• Published: 2001
• Revised: February 2010
• Topic: Erectile Dysfunction
• Scope: Diagnosis and management
• Abstract: Guideline to assist with the investigation and management of erectile dysfunction. Discusses history taking, focused physical exams, and laboratory studies. The guideline stresses the importance of counseling of the patient +/- partner and provides information of therapy.
• Target Population: Men who are unable to have or sustain an erection adequate for satisfactory sexual activity for at least 3 months
• Exclusions: This guideline does not apply to those patients with:
  • • Other forms of sexual dysfunction (i.e., lack of sexual desire, premature ejaculation)
  • • Peyronie’s Disease not associated with erectile dysfunction
• Working Group Membership: Family physicians, urologists, psychiatrist, endocrinologist