Erectile function and dysfunction - How it works and what can be done whenit doesn't

The management of erectile dysfunction has come a long way in the last 15 y ears. The medical profession has gone from a total lack of understanding of how an erection occurs to a very sophisticated understanding. Whereas phys icians once thought there was only one "solution" for erectile dysfunction- that is, acceptance of the condition-they now can offer a host of options, all of which can be individualized to the patient's needs and wants, In spi te of the range of current options, the fact remains that outcome studies h ave shown a high dropout rate with all therapies.(23) Thus, the search for a "miracle cure" likely will continue.