INTRODUCTION: Physical examination and laboratory evaluation of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) are opportunities to identify potentially life-threatening etiologies and comorbid conditions. AIM: To review genital anatomy, identify any physical abnormalities, assess for comorbid conditions, and reveal significant risk factors for ED. METHODS: Expert opinion was based on evidence-based medical literature and consensus discussions between members of this International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) standards committee. RESULTS: For men with ED, a general examination including blood pressure and pulse measurements and a focused genital exam are advised. Fasting blood sugar, serum total testosterone, prolactin levels, and a lipid profile may reveal significant comorbid conditions. CONCLUSIONS: Though physical examination and laboratory evaluation of most men with ED may not reveal the exact diagnosis, these opportunities to identify critical comorbid conditions should not be missed.
INTRODUCTION: Physical examination and laboratory evaluation of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) are opportunities to identify potentially life-threatening etiologies and comorbid conditions. AIM: To review genital anatomy, identify any physical abnormalities, assess for comorbid conditions, and reveal significant risk factors for ED. METHODS: Expert opinion was based on evidence-based medical literature and consensus discussions between members of this International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) standards committee. RESULTS: For men with ED, a general examination including blood pressure and pulse measurements and a focused genital exam are advised. Fasting blood sugar, serum total testosterone, prolactin levels, and a lipid profile may reveal significant comorbid conditions. CONCLUSIONS: Though physical examination and laboratory evaluation of most men with ED may not reveal the exact diagnosis, these opportunities to identify critical comorbid conditions should not be missed.
Authors: Faysal A Yafi; Lawrence Jenkins; Maarten Albersen; Giovanni Corona; Andrea M Isidori; Shari Goldfarb; Mario Maggi; Christian J Nelson; Sharon Parish; Andrea Salonia; Ronny Tan; John P Mulhall; Wayne J G Hellstrom Journal: Nat Rev Dis Primers Date: 2016-02-04 Impact factor: 52.329
Authors: Luis Cesar Fava Spessoto; Fernando Nestor Facio; Jose Germano Ferraz de Arruda; Pedro Francisco F Arruda; Marcio Gatti; Thiago Silveira Antoniassi; Maria Fernanda Warick Facio; Jose Maria Pereira de Godoy Journal: J Clin Med Res Date: 2016-07-01