[The opinion of patients treated with intracavernous injections: the EASY survey]

Presse Med. 2005 Jul 23;34(13 Suppl):10-2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The primary objective of the EASY survey (Evaluation de l'Acceptation deS injections dans la dYsfonction érectile) was to study the feelings of patients treated for erectile disorders with long-term intracavernous injections of prostaglandin E1. The major criteria for abandoning treatment with IPDE 5 are, in descending order, inefficacy, cost and poor tolerance. Regarding the results with intracavernous injections of Edex, around 80% of patients were satisfied; 70 to 80% of those treated for risk factors and/or cardiovascular or neurological diseases and 55% of those treated following cancer of the prostate claimed that their sex life had improved.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Alprostadil / administration & dosage*
  • Alprostadil / adverse effects
  • Alprostadil / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Administration Routes
  • Erectile Dysfunction / drug therapy*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / psychology*
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Risk Factors
  • Self Administration
  • Sexuality
  • Vasodilator Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Vasodilator Agents / adverse effects
  • Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Alprostadil