SEXUALITY IN SCI-ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION MGM

SUMMARY

1. Maximising conditions for good sex, such as getting adequate sleep, reducing stress and planning.

2. Modifying reversible contributors, such as smoking, alcohol and medications.

3. First line of medical mgm. for erectile dysfunction in SCI: PDE5 inhibitors, such as sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra) and tadalafil (Cialis). Men with preserved reflexogenic function (UMN lesions) will respond better to PDE5 inhibitors.

4. Intra-cavernosal (penile injectable) medications, alprostadil (Caverject).

5. Vacuum constriction device and/or penile tension ring.

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