Characterization and psychological aspects of patients with erectile dysfunction

This study aimed to characterize patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) evaluated by the psychologist who participates in the Urology team of a teaching hospital. The following data from medical records of patients treated between January / 2011 and April / 2015 were analyzed: 1) the urologist’s referral, with diagnosis and the reason for the request for psychological evaluation; 2) the patient’s psychological records, filed at the Psychology Service. Data of 233 male patients were analyzed, who had a mean age of .34 ± 1.18 and a high prevalence of ED of organic cause (72.1%). Organic, psychological factors and lifestyle associated with the etiology of ED were identified: behavioral (smoking and alcohol consumption.), advanced age, prostate cancer, premature ejaculation, depression, and anxiety. Data pointed out the importance of psychological assessment associated with the medical diagnosis of ED to provide proper treatment.