Analysis of 122 Unselected Impotent Men Subjected to Multidisciplinary Evaluation

Abstract

Erectile impotence is not a simple problem and it is important to recognize that the presence of a possible organic cause does not rule out emotional difficulties or sexual maladjustment. Behavioral therapy and surgery have an important role in treating this symptom. By careful pretreatment evaluation, the most appropriate therapy can be selected. When neither clear organic nor psychogenic problems lie at the root of the difficulty, a trial of behavioral therapy is the most appropriate procedure. If no success is achieved after an adequate trial of therapy reevaluation and recommendation for a prosthetic implant can be made.