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Overview
Thirty million men suffer from some form of erectile dysfunction, according to recent estimates. While literature on the problem has been available for decades, generally it takes the form of dry textbooks written in "medicalese." Overcoming Impotence is, in contrast, user-friendly, emotionally supportive, and extremely informative. Writing in straightforward layman's terms Dr. J. Stephen Jones, a leading urologist, addresses the serious questions that men or their significant others may have about an increasingly common condition.
Dr. Jones says at the outset to the reader that he is not alone in experiencing these problems - he has plenty of company! He discusses normal patterns of sexual arousal and activity, explains how physicians diagnose and identify the causes of impotence, and tells men what they should expect at the urologist's office.
Next Dr. Jones reviews a full range of treatments, from lifestyle changes, through the latest information on the benefits and side effects of Viagra, to penile injection therapy, vascular surgery, penile prosthetics, and psychotherapy. He emphasizes that each man may make a different choice for his individual needs, and he concludes with a look at upcoming drugs that are now being developed.
Complete with an appendix of additional resources (organizations, support groups, educational material, and web sites) and a glossary of medical terms, this engaging, down-to-earth guide is an all-in-one resource giving men everything they need to know about a serious though very treatable medical problem.
Synopsis
A urologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Urological Institute writes a guide to understanding and addressing impotence problems for men and their sexual partners. He discusses normal sexual patterns, diagnosis, what happens at the urologist's office, treatments (from lifestyle changes to medication), and additional resources. Includes a foreword by Bob Dole. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Library Journal
Three therapeutic breakthroughs have marked the history of male sexual dysfunction-inflatable penile prosthesis in 1973, erection-promoting drugs in 1983, and the marketing of Viagra in 1998. In addition, Sen. Bob Dole's endorsement of that drug increased the public's awareness of male sexual impotence (erectile dysfunction, a.k.a., ED, from which 30 million men are said to suffer). Drawing on the latest knowledge about ED's treatments and side effects, board-certified urologist Jones (Cleveland Clinic Fdn. Urological Inst.) offers lay readers an accessible and complete review of the condition and its various therapies, mechanical assists, and alternative and herbal remedies. He also provides an appendix of additional resources (e.g., web sites, support groups, and organizations) and a glossary of medical terms. This exhaustive text will fit nicely in consumer health collections, especially those with a focus on men's health. With a foreword by Dole.-James Swanton, Harlem Hosp. Lib., New York Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.