Key Features

100 Questions & Answers About Erectile Dysfunction
Pamela Ellsworth, MD, Bob Stanley

  ▪ Concise, easy-to-read paperback book.
  ▪ The question and answer format mimics an actual physician consultation.
  ▪ Provides both the patient’s and physician’s perspective on erectile dysfunction.
  ▪ Written by an expert author team with extensive experience.
  ▪ Provides practical answers to questions about treatment options, quality of life, care giving, sources of
    support, and much more.

Table of Contents

Part 1. All the Stuff You Never Wanted to Think About
Questions 1–10 describe the anatomy of the penis, define erectile dysfunction, and discuss some of the causes of erectile dysfunction.
  ▪ What is erectile dysfunction?
  ▪ What causes erectile dysfunction?
  ▪ Is erectile dysfunction or sexual dysfunction a normal process of aging?
  ▪ Is erectile dysfunction curable?

Part 2. Evaluating Erectile Dysfunction: What to Expect
Questions 11–25 describe the kinds of questions and tests that your doctor may use to determine what might be causing erectile dysfunction.
  ▪ What questions might the doctor ask me during my initial visit?
  ▪ What is the doctor looking for during my initial visit?
  ▪ What happens after the history, physical examination, and laboratory tests have been carried out?
  ▪ What laboratory tests are performed?

Part 3. What Are the Other Types of Sexual Dysfunction?
Questions 26-32 discuss other forms of sexual dysfunction that can be related to erectile dysfunction.
  ▪ What is retrograde ejaculation and what causes it?
  ▪ What is priapism and prolonged erection?
  ▪ What is Peyronie’s disease and what causes it?

Part 4. Treatment
Questions 33-85 discuss various options for treating erectile dysfunction, along with possible side effects and complications.
  ▪ What are the current treatment options for erectile dysfunction?
  ▪ What are the benefits and risks of testosterone therapy?
  ▪ How does Viagra compare to other therapies?
  ▪ What is the success rate of MUSE?
  ▪ What is a penile prosthesis?
  ▪ What is penile bypass surgery and who is a candidate?
  ▪ What are the investigational therapies and how can I try one of these?
  ▪ Can I combine therapies?

Part 5. Talking About and Living With Erectile Dysfunction
Questions 86-100 address the relationship and lifestyle issues that erectile dysfunction and its treatment can cause. Question 100 offers resources for more information.
  ▪ I am embarrassed about my erectile troubles and have found myself avoiding my wife/partner.
    How do I discuss this with my wife/partner?
  ▪ If I don’t have a primary care provider, who should I see to have my erectile dysfunction evaluated and
    treated?
  ▪ Is there a role for sex therapy in the treatment of erectile dysfunction?
  ▪ I have agina. Is sex bad for me?

Glossary
Appendix A
Appendix B
Index