TY - EJOU AU - Valiquette, Luc TI - A historical review of erectile dysfunction T2 - Canadian Journal of Urology PY - 2003 VL - 10 IS - Suppl.1 SN - 1488-5581 AB - Over the last three decades, there has been a significant increase in our understanding of the physiologic mechanisms responsible for erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction has become a topic of considerable media and societal interest and acceptance. Paralleling the increase in knowledge has been an explosion in therapeutic options. This article will evaluate the therapeutic options, from a historical perspective of what has been available, and outline the progress that has been made. KW - erectile dysfunction KW - therapeutic options DO -