Sexual dysfunction handbook

Understanding of erectile dysfunction has progressively increased over the years due to the development of new treatments. Much of the information available today to medical practitioners is provided by the pharmaceutical industry, particularly when a new product appears on the market. This book provides up-to-date and independent information to any medical practitioner who has an interest in assessing and treating erectile dysfunction.

The book’s authors are experienced practitioners in this field and the book itself comes in the neat, pocket-size format usually reserved for emergency handbooks, although it is more likely that it would sit on a desk as a reference. The first chapters, covering anatomy, diagnosis and treatment, would suffice for most doctors’ needs. There are straightforward tables, figures and illustrations supporting the written information. The section on treatment is up-to-date and includes all the current products in the UK market, although not all are available in Australia.

I particularly liked the emphasis on the psychological component of erectile dysfunction, a common secondary issue that is often overlooked. Other, more detailed issues, such as ejaculatory disorders and andrology, are well covered and relevant to those with an interest in sexual medicine. The list of resources and web sites is European based. I refer Australian readers to our local resource, Impotence Australia (www.impotenceaustralia.com.au. Phone 1800 800 614).

With the increasing recognition of sexual dysfunction as a medical condition, I recommend Erectile dysfunction and related disorders as an excellent publication.

Michael P LowyGeneral Practitioner Sydney Centre for Men’s Health Bondi Junction, NSW