Gene Therapy in Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED), widely known in the common parlance as impotence is a common male sexual dysfunction. A number of therapeutic approaches to manage this problem are in practice and include psychological analyses and interventions, drug therapies in various systems of medicine, surgical interventions, erection devices - both external and implantable, among others. No single therapy is long-term in its effectiveness so the search for alternatives is on. Gene therapy or the alteration and repair of genetic material through various means is coming up as a promising new therapeutic alternative, with some success stories around. This books gives a bird' eye view of the progress of gene therapy in ED.

Target audience: Medical and other professionals working in ED.