Internet-based psychological and oral medical treatment compared to psychological treatment alone for ED

Introduction. Sexual function through pregnancy and the postpartum period is an important aspect of quality of life.<br />Despite this, prospective studies are limited, and the impact of body image on sexual function has not been explored.<br />Aims. The current study reports on a pilot study that evaluated the effectiveness of a combined Internet-based<br />psychological treatment program and oral medication compared to an Internet-based psychological program.<br />Methods. Twelve men with ED participated in the study.<br />Main Outcome Measures. Assessments were made pre and postintervention on ED, relationship satisfaction, sexual<br />satisfaction, self-esteem, and quality of life.<br />Results. Multivariate analyses of variance demonstrated that both treatment conditions showed improvements from<br />pretest to posttest in sexual functioning, relationships, and personal well-being.<br />Conclusions. This study indicates the importance of targeting psychological and relationship variables in the<br />treatment of ED. Further research with larger numbers of participants is necessary for a more rigorous evaluation<br />of treatment programs that combine psychological and medication interventions for ED.<br />