Erectile Dysfunction

Abstract

IN BRIEF

Erectile dysfunction affects ∼ 30 million men in the United States to some extent. It may indicate the presence of a serious underlying medical condition, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or depression. It compromises multiple aspects of a patient's life, including overall quality of life and interpersonal relationships.

Footnotes

  • Tina K. Thethi, MD, is a fellow in Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes; Nana O. Asafu-Adjaye, MPH, is the clinical research coordinator for the ACCORD Trial; and Vivian A. Fonseca, MD, is the Tullis Tulane Alumni Chair in Diabetes and chief of the Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Tulane University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, La.

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