An observational, national and multicentric study to describe the detection, diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation from the patient's perspective
Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES
To examine the opinions, attitudes and perceptions of patients regarding the diagnosis and treatment protocols of erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE) and their interaction with the urology specialists.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Observational, national and multicentric study based on a self-designed online questionnaire in which ED and PE patients described their perception of ED and PE at diagnosis and during treatment and monitoring, the patient-physician relationship and the role of the patient's partner in the course of the disease.
RESULTS
306 ED and 70 PE participants were recruited. After the occurrence of the first symptoms, the time elapsed until the patient decided to go to the doctor was 28.6 months for PE and 14.0 months for ED (p<0.001). ED patients saw physicians more frequently (especially those aged between 60 and 69 years: 60.7%, p<0.001) than PE patients (52.1% vs 36.8%, respectively; p<0.001) and discussed this problem with their partner more (34.0% vs 22.8%, p<0.001). These disorders were mainly diagnosed at the urologist's office (ED: 74.8% vs 42.5%; PE: 75.7% vs 34.3%; diagnosis vs detection). One third of all participants reported that the sexual problem was not the main reason for the visit. The time elapsed between the first consultation for related symptoms and therapy was 8.7 months (oral drugs) and 7.6 months (dapoxetine) for ED and PE, respectively. ED patients and their partners felt particularly better…
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