About this course

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection that is sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. It is the most common sexual disorder in men and affects up to 65% of men in Southeast Asia. Causes can be psychogenic or organic and it is important that physicians recognize this and treat these patients accordingly. This e-learning module summarizes the physiology of erection and identifies the causes of ED, discuss its diagnostic approach and treatment.

Learning outcomes

• Describe the basic anatomical and physiological components of normal erection
• Differentiate the major causes of ED
• Diagnose ED by being able to elicit pertinent information from the clinical history of a patient
• Know the different medications and basic treatment strategies for the management of ED
• Assess when a patient diagnosed with ED must be advised surgery and referred to a urologist

Topics covered

• Normal anatomy & physiology of the penis
• Physiology of erection
• Erectile dysfunction: causes, diagnosis, treatment