Impotence common in primary care patients
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A third study of Canadian men visiting primary care physicians indicates that about half of them report having Erectile Disfunction (ED), and that it is linked with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, future heart disease risk and increased fasting blood sugar levels. Primary care physicians are uniquely positioned to inquire about a patient’s sexual function during a routine office visit. They can also screen for modifiable risk factors and treatable co-morbidities. However, there is little information available regarding the prevalence of ED among patients seen in this clinical setting.
It has been noticed that almost half of the men reported ED during the previous four weeks or were taking medication for ED. Men with cardiovascular disease and diabetes were most likely to have ED. Among men without cardiovascular disease or diabetes, the calculated future risk of developing these conditions was linked to likelihood of having ED. These data demonstrate that primary care physicians may find that taking a sexual history provides important clinical information beyond the detection of ED. Occurrence of ED can be prevented with the help of medications such as Levitra, Cialis and Viagra.