Psychosocial and relationship issues in men with erectile dysfunction.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects approximately 30 million American men and is an issue that should not be ignored. Understanding the psychosocial as well as the functional effects of ED is important for clinicians in their practice. Obtaining a sexual history is now recommended as part of a routine assessment. It is important to understand how ED affects men, their partners, and their lives and how clinicians can therapeutically intervene.