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doi: 10.3810/pgm.1999.02.547
Postgraduate Medicine: Volume 105: No.2
ERECTILE FUNCTION AND DYSFUNCTION
How it works and what can be done when it doesn't
Abstract: The advent of "the pill" for erectile dysfunction has prompted discussion in the news as well as jokes on late-night talk shows. However, the underlying causes of the condition are complex, and no single treatment is right for all patients. To select the best therapy for each patient, it is important to understand how an erection works and how the available treatments address the various causes of dysfunction. Dr Jordan presents a comprehensive, straightforward (sometimes humorous) look at the mechanisms involved in erectile function and offers an approach to management of dysfunction.
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