Exploring Patient Pathways and Care Situations in Men With Erectile Dysfunction in Different PDE-5 Inhibitor Regulatory Settings

The need for a prescription for PDE-5is may hinder seeking treatment for ED and detecting underlying conditions. Therefore, PDE-5is should be approved as prescription-free medicines to improve the management of ED and to encourage men's engagement with the healthcare system.

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International Journal of Public Health
Published
2025-12-15
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https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2025.1608529
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Sexual function and dysfunction studies
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Exploring Patient Pathways and Care Situations in Men With Erectile Dysfunction in Different PDE-5 Inhibitor Regulatory Settings

Quirin Werthner, Cosima Bauer, Uwe May, Harald Weigmann
International Journal of Public Health
Sexual function and dysfunction studies
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Exploring Patient Pathways and Care Situations in Men With Erectile Dysfunction in Different PDE-5 Inhibitor Regulatory Settings

Quirin Werthner, Cosima Bauer, Uwe May, Harald Weigmann
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Abstract

The need for a prescription for PDE-5is may hinder seeking treatment for ED and detecting underlying conditions. Therefore, PDE-5is should be approved as prescription-free medicines to improve the management of ED and to encourage men's engagement with the healthcare system.

International Journal of Public HealthVol. 70
Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (DE), Hochschule Fresenius (DE), Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (DE)
Sanofi
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Sexual function and dysfunction studies
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