Volume 2007, Issue 1

Abstract

Records of patients attending the Andrology Clinic, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar; over a period often years were analyzed to determine the demographic features, contributory risk factors, and best methods of treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). Of1,245patients with ages ranging from 19-78 years (mean 49 years) 45% were Qataris. Most complained of weak erections, a few reported ejaculatory dysfunction. Diabetes mellitus was the most frequent risk factor (53%) followed by hypertension (28%), smoking (27%) and coronary artery disease (14%). Oral Sildenafil given to 310 patients gave overall satisfaction to 75 (49%) of the 152 patients in whom satisfaction could be assessed; intracorporal injection given to 413 patients resulted in overall satisfaction to 107 (68%) of 157 in whom satisfaction could be assessed; penile prosthesis implantation in 64 patients remained an effective therapeutic modality with 31 (84%) of the 37 patients in whom satisfaction could be assessed being satisfied with the results.

Conclusion: Erectile dysfunction is as common in Qatar as it is in the rest of the world. The higher incidence of diabetes mellitus in the ED. population in the region forms the major risk factor and might reflect the need for the implementation of preventive strategies.

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