Post-Radical Prostatectomy Erectile Dysfunction Assessed Using the IIEF-5 Questionnaire – A Systematic Literature Review

Health-related quality of life in prostate cancer patients in the Silesian Province (Poland) before and after radical prostatectomy – a longitudinal observational pilot study

“…However, in contrast to earlier findings by Shin et al [19], Holze et al [20], and Albisinni et al [23], the results obtained in the current study also show clinically serious deteriorations in the physical aspects of quality of life -specifically on the physical functioning, fatigue, pain, dyspnea, and insomnia scales, which all worsened significantly (i.e. with changes of more than 15 points; p<0.001) three months after surgery.…”

“…Similar findings were reported by Holze et al, who found urinary function and sexual life to be the most adversely affected areas: the urinary symptoms, sexual activity, and sexual functioning domains all worsened significantly (+12.5 points; p<0.001, -15.6 points; p<0.001, and -17.7 points; p<0.001, respectively) [19]. Overall, the studies by Shin et al [18], Holze et al [19], and the current study indicate that urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction are the most common side-effects of radical prostatectomy [6,8,9,20].…”

The Effect of the Combination of Ginseng, Tribulus Terrestris, and L-arginine on the Sexual Performance of Men with Erectile Dysfunction: a randomized, double-blind, parallel, and placebo-controlled clinical trial

“…In this study, we investigated the combined effect of Panax ginseng , Tribulus terrestris , and L-arginine on increasing sexual performance using the IIEF-5 questionnaire. The IIEF is validated for evaluating the effectiveness of ED therapy [ 25 , 26 ]. Andrade et al (2007) found that using 1,000 mg of Korean red ginseng three times a day dramatically increased the erectile IIEF score in men with ED [ 27 ].…”