Assessing satisfaction in men and their female partners after treatment with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction

Abstract

The Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) and its partner version questionnaire were used to assess couples' satisfaction with the use of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) over a 3-month period. Of 161 ED patients, who together with their female partners were invited to answer separate questionnaires at home, 111 patients (68.9%; mean age 61.8 (23-87) years) and female partners (mean age 52.8 (22-77) years) returned completed questionnaires. Patients reported a substantially higher treatment satisfaction score and level of satisfaction with ED treatment than their female partners (Po0.001). Patients with milder severity of ED at baseline and better erectile function after treatment were more likely to be satisfied with the outcome of the treatment. Of the different aspects of satisfaction that patients were asked about, they reported the lowest level of satisfaction about their partners' feeling about continued treatment for ED. Our study shows that more patients than their female partners are more satisfied with medical treatment for ED. To maintain long-term therapy for ED, it is important to include female partners in the assessment and management of the therapy.

Drug-related problems in patients with erectile dysfunctions and multiple comorbidities

“…The main reasons for the dissatisfaction were ineffectiveness of the medications. A recent study that assessed patients’ satisfaction using a questionnaire had showed a high satisfaction rate (95.5%) in users of PDE-5 inhibitors 55. In our study, the percentage of dissatisfaction might have been overestimated as therapeutic dissatisfaction of patients was judged on patients’ feedback that was recorded on the medical notes without any rating.…”

Assessing satisfaction in men with premature ejaculation after dapoxetine treatment in real-world practice

“…The mean of initial prescription was 1.5 ± 0.7 packs (3 tablets/pack), and the refill rate of dapoxetine at 2nd visit was 73.9% (105/142). A total of 712 packs of dapoxetine were purchased during this study, with an average of 2.5 ± 2.5 packs per person. The mean follow‐up duration was 2.3 ± 2.1 months (0–9).…”

“…The diagnosis and classification of PE followed the guidelines of the ISSM (1). Based on the SHIM score, the severity of ED was classified as: severe ED (1-7), moderate ED (8)(9)(10)(11), mild-to-moderate ED (12)(13)(14)(15)(16), mild ED (17)(18)(19)(20)(21), and no ED (22)(23)(24)(25).…”

“…Greater satisfaction with treatment is associated with more confidence and self‐esteem, and better relationship in men with ED . In contrast to abundance of ED treatment satisfaction studies , there are scarce data assessing treatment satisfaction with PE.…”

Degree of Planning of Sexual Intercourse Among Men from China, Japan, and Taiwan Taking Medication for Erectile Dysfunction: Findings of an Observational, Cross-Sectional Survey

“…The rational selection of an appropriate treatment is therefore dependent on an understanding of person-centered factors such as sexual behavior, yet relatively little is known about the preferences of men with ED regarding the degree of spontaneity or, conversely, planning of sexual intercourse 3, 4. Considerably more is known about treatment satisfaction of men receiving ED medications, although knowledge of treatment satisfaction within the context of understanding men’s sexual behavior may contribute to better meeting their needs 5, 6, 7…”