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作者:Hannah M. Schmidt, MA

关键词:Erectile Dysfunction Therapy; Health Services Research; Impotence; Male; Sexual Dysfunction; Phos- phodiesterase Inhibitor; Sex Counseling; Systematic Review; Meta-Analysis; Intervention; Randomized Controlled Trial; Patient Satisfaction

发表时间:2014

发表期刊: J Sex Med

证据类型:系统评价/Meta分析

Introduction. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an increasing health problem that demands effective treatment. There is evidence that phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5-Is) and psychological intervention (PI) are effective treatment options; however, little is known about their comparative efficacy and the efficacy of combined treatments. Aim. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the comparative efficacy of PI, PDE5-Is, and their combination in the treatment of ED. Main Outcome Measures. Primary outcome was ED symptoms, and secondary outcome was sexual satisfaction of the patient. Methods. A systematic literature search was conducted in order to identify relevant articles published between 1998 and 2012. We included randomized controlled trials and controlled trials comparing PI with PDE5-I treatment or one of them against a combination of both. Results. Eight studies with a total number of 562 patients were included in the meta-analysis. The results of the included studies are inconclusive, though they show a trend towards a larger effect of combined treatment com- pared with PI or PDE5-I treatment alone. The meta-analysis found that, overall, combined treatment was more efficacious for ED symptoms than PDE5-I treatment or PI alone. Combined treatment was more efficacious than PDE5-I use alone on sexual satisfaction. No differences were found between PDE5-Is and PI as stand-alone treatments. None of the moderators (treatment duration, methodological quality, or researcher allegiance) altered the effects. Conclusions. The combination of PI and PDE5-Is is a promising strategy for a favorable outcome in ED and can be considered as a first-choice option for ED patients. Stronger RCTs are required to confirm this initial finding.