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Psychological Aspects of Erectile Dysfunction

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There are myriad psychological factors that affect the eventual outcome of treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). This chapter will attempt to convey to the practicing physician that these factors, while not always the direct cause of ED, will nonetheless have an impact on treatment outcome. Particular emphasis is given to consideration of the partner’s role in the treatment process. Case examples are provided in an effort to illuminate the variety of psychological issues that may influence the etiology, exacerbation, maintenance, and successful resolution of ED.

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  1. Department of Psychiatry, Reproductive Medicine, and Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine-NewYork-Presbyterian, 70 E 77th Street, Suite 1C, New York, NY 10075, USA

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Perelman, M.A., Watter, D.N. (2016). Psychological Aspects of Erectile Dysfunction. In: Köhler, T., McVary, K. (eds) Contemporary Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction. Contemporary Endocrinology. Humana Press, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31587-4_3

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