Erectile dysfunction: why drug therapy isn't always enough.

The Possible Effects of Methadone Maintenance Therapy on Erectile Dysfunction in Male Addicts Visiting MMT Centers of Rasht

Background: Methadone is considered a long-acting opioid agonist which is widely used in the treatment of drug addiction. It is believed that opioids can cause erectile dysfunction (ED) by inhibiting gonadotropin and testosterone release. This study is aimed at defining the possible effects of conservative treatment with methadone on erectile dysfunction in the addicts. Methods: A total of 382...

Special Communications CLINICAL GUIDELINES PANEL ON ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: SUMMARY REPORT ON THE TREATMENT OF ORGANIC ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

Purpose: The American Urological Association convened the Clinical Guidelines Panel on Erectile Dysfunction to analyze the literature regarding available methods for treating organic erectile dysfunction and to make practice recommendations based on the treatment outcomes data. Materials and Methods: The panel searched the MEDLINE data base for all articles from 1979 through 1994 on treatment o...

After the fall: why fall protection isn't always enough.

The Preliminary Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Sexual Erectile Dysfunction and Comorbid Psychological Symptoms: A Single Case Study

Sexual dysfunction, especially of erectile dysfunction is a relatively unknown disorder and resistant to treatment. This study aimed to assess effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on sexual of erectile dysfunction and comorbid psychiatric symptoms was done with it. The research is single-case designs by A-B. 28-year-old man who authorities based on the criteria of the study, the clinic...

Comparing sexual dysfunction in maintenance therapy with Methadone and Buprenorphine in married male

Background and aims: Sexual dysfunction is a common complaint among drug abusers in the treatment with Methadone and Buprenorphine. The aim of this study was to assess sexual dysfunction in patients undergoing Methadone or Buprenorphine for maintenance therapy. Methods: This research was a cross-sectional study. A 3-parts questionnaire (demographic questi...