Impotence/Erectile Dysfuction

Description

General Measures 

Treatment

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F52.2/N48.4

DESCRIPTION

• The inability to attain and maintain an erect penis with sufficient rigidity for penetration.
• Organic causes include neurogenic, vasculogenic, endocrinological (e.g. diabetes mellitus) as well as many systemic diseases and medications.

GENERAL MEASURES

• Thorough medical and psychosexual history.
• Physical examination should rule out gynaecomastia, testicular atrophy or penile abnormalities.
• Consider the removal of medicines (e.g. beta blockers) possibly associated with the problem.
• A change in lifestyle or medications may resolve the problem, e.g. advise cessation of smoking and alcohol use.

TREATMENT

• Treat the underlying condition, if present.

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Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare, 2020-2024_Version 1.0_17 October 2024

Chapter 8: Kidney and Urological Disorders_8.10 Impotence/Erectile Dysfunction