Use of Phytotherapy in the Treatment of Patients with Erectile Dysfunction

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most common sexual disorders. In men with a mild stage of ED, it is possible to achieve a therapeutic effect from the use of phytotherapy. The objective: analysis of the effectiveness of the combination of natural compounds in patients with mild ED. Materials and methods. 28 patients (average age – 35±5.3 years) with mild ED participated in the study of the effectiveness of the dietary supplement. All patients were examined before and 1 month after the use of the combination of natural compounds, namely: collection of a detailed medical and sexual history, ultrasound dopplerography of the vessels of the penis, lipidogram, blood glucose level and total testosterone level were measured in the laboratory. The patients received the dietary supplement, which includes zinc citrate, L-arginine, an extract of the fruits of slanky anchovies, an extract of epimedium leaves, an extract of the root of Tongkat Ali, an extract of the root of Korean red ginseng, 1 capsule 2 times a day. Results. During the study, a psychogenic form of ED was found in 12 (42.9%) men, an organic cause of ED in 3 (10.7%), and a mixed form in 13 (46.4%) men. 1 month after the end of the use of the complex, it was established that all indicators of the «International Index of Erectile Function-15» (MIEF-15) questionnaire improved in ED patients. Conclusions. The results of the study showed that the use of the complex significantly improved sexual satisfaction, sexual desire, orgasmic function and quality of life in men with mild ED.