The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality articles from September 1998

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality archives from September 1998

ORAL MEDICATIONS FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: MODE OF ACTION AND TREATMENT ISSUES.
September 22, 1998... ABSTRACT: This paper describes the physiological processes involved in penile erection and uses this information to explain the mode of action of oral medications used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). New biomedical treatments for...

INTEGRATING NEW BIOMEDICAL TREATMENTS INTO THE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION.
September 22, 1998... ABSTRACT: There is a growing awareness and use of effective biomedical treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED). Although often originating partly from pathophysiological factors, ED has interpersonal and psychosocial implications for men and...

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: A REVIEW OF CURRENT MEDICAL TREATMENTS.
September 22, 1998... ABSTRACT: Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects large numbers of men, particularly those over the age of 40. As a result, health care providers who address ED in their work should be familiar with the range of treatment options available. This...

PSYCHOSEXUAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF MALE AGING AND SEXUAL HEALTH.
September 22, 1998... ABSTRACT: This paper examines the male aging process in the context of the biological and psychosocial dimensions of male sexual health. The scientific literature concerning the physiological and psychosocial aspects of male aging, and the...

ADDRESSING THE SEXUAL HEALTH NEEDS OF GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS.
September 22, 1998... ABSTRACT: This paper identifies key issues that health professionals must address in order to provide appropriate health care services to gay and bisexual men. It focuses on sexual health matters that are particularly pertinent when working...

THE PHYSICIAN'S ROLE IN DEALING WITH MEN'S SEXUAL HEALTH CONCERNS.
September 22, 1998... ABSTRACT: Although sexual health concerns are common in men of all ages, many men are reluctant to bring up sexual health issues with their physicians, and many physicians do not routinely inquire about these important aspects of their...

SEXUAL EFFECTS OF MEDICATIONS AND THEIR INTERACTION: IMPLICATION FOR MEN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES OR CHRONIC ILLNESS.
September 22, 1998... ABSTRACT: A significant number of patients who present for treatment of erectile dysfunction also have coexisting medical conditions. This paper summarizes common medical conditions and medications that can contribute to erectile difficulties....

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FERTILITY ISSUES AND SEXUAL PROBLEMS IN MEN.
September 22, 1998... ABSTRACT: About 12% of couples of childbearing age are unable to conceive, and it is estimated that for between 30% and 50% of these couples, it is a malefactor infertility problem that prevents conception. This paper employs bio-physiological...