Overcoming Impotence »

A urologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Urological Institute writes a guide to understanding and addressing impotence problems for men and their sexual partners. He discusses normal sexual patterns, diagnosis, what happens at the urologist's office, treatments (from lifestyle changes to medication), and additional resources. Includes a foreword by Bob Dole. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Three therapeutic breakthroughs have marked the history of male sexual dysfunction-inflatable penile prosthesis in 1973, erection-promoting drugs in 1983, and the marketing of Viagra in 1998. In addition, Sen. Bob Dole's endorsement of that drug increased the public's awareness of male sexual impotence (erectile dysfunction, a.k.a., ED, from which 30 million men are said to suffer). Drawing on the latest knowledge about ED's treatments and side effects, board-certified urologist Jones (Cleveland Clinic Fdn. Urological Inst.) offers lay readers an accessible and complete review of the condition and its various therapies, mechanical assists, and alternative and herbal remedies. He also provides an appendix of additional resources (e.g., web sites, support groups, and organizations) and a glossary of medical terms. This exhaustive text will fit nicely in consumer health collections, especially those with a focus on men's health. With a foreword by Dole.-James Swanton, Harlem Hosp. Lib., New York Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.