Clinical and pharmacological characteristic of the drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction

Abstract

Introduction: ED is a multifactorial pathology, associated with several pathologies like diabetes, metabolic syndrome, lifestyle, leading with rejuvenation of this pathology. Socioeconomic impact of this disease is very high. Worldwide, it is estimated, in 2005 a prevalence of 411 million men with erectile dysfunction, aged between 40 and 69 years. Being a sensitive issue, and often neglected, we are facing with late addressing and, consequently, modest therapeutic options. In the case of young people with early signs of ED, you need to seek for associated pathologies, which can be very different with a more severe impact in patient’s life. The purpose of the work: Study of the incidence of erectile dysfunction among young subjects that are considered healthy. Methods: 36 subjects, considered healty, aged between 20 and 30 years were questioned, confidentialy, using questionnaire IIEF. The questionnaire consisting of 15 standardized questions, with maximum 5 points for each question. The questions 1,2,3,4,5,15 - evaluate the Erectile function / 6,7 - Sexual satisfaction /9 , 10 - evaluate the orgasmic function/ The questions: 11, 12; evaluate. The sexual desire / The questions 13, 14; evaluate The general satisfaction Results: Following the analysis of the questionnaires, we obtained the following data; Erectile function disorders - 13%./ Disturbed sexual satisfaction - 33% ./ Orgasmic function disorders - 16%/ Disturbance of libido -11%/ Disturbance of the general satisfaction - 5%. The obtained data can not be generalized because of the small number of surveyed subjects. Conclusion: According to IIEF test, I highlighted the changes in sexual function in young subjects who consider themselves healthy, and do not give importance to early warning signals. This requires concern from the medical sphere and society. The issue of sexual function is a taboo, less discussed and investigated late, which is why a new medical approach and the awareness of our society on the issue is required.