The Impotence Sourcebook  by Christopher P. Steidle, John J. Mulcahy Purchase at:  Amazon.com  Format: Paperback, 1st ed., 192pp. ISBN: 0737302526 Publisher: NTC Publishing Group Pub. Date: August 1999

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Editorial Reviews

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(Lowell House) Private Practice, Ft. Wayne, IN. 
Sourcebook written for the consumer, discusses the different causes of and treatments for impotence. Discusses the physical examination and tests used to determine the cause, as well as the various therapies, both invasive and noninvasive. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

The author, Christopher steidle , June 6, 1998 
A timely thorough review of impotence 
The impotence sourcebook reviews the workup and treatment of erectile dysfunction. There is discussion of the new drug viagra as well as other treatments. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Customer Reviews

One of the easiest to understand health books I ever read, August 4, 1999 
Reviewer: A reader from Chicago, Illinois 
Dr. Steidle's ability to communicate the answers [to questions often diffucult to state] is incredible. This is information that my not be used today, but needed in the future. He covers all bases. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Very Interesting!, August 6, 1998 
Reviewer: A reader from Pensacola, FL 
The book uses termnology that is easy to follow. It makes for interesting and informative reading of impotence. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

phenomenal !, July 19, 1998 
Reviewer: A reader from Chicago, IL 
this is a thoughtful and easy to read discussion to help you navigate the the current stream of information on impotence. The best review I have ever seen. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Synopsis 

Approximately 18 million American men are affected by impotence, or more accurately, erectile dysfunction. Today, a number of treatment options are available, including Viagra. In The Impotence Sourcebook, Dr. Steidle explains the standard medical and physical examinations to help determine the ocntributing factors of secual dysfunction and examines the various risk factors that can lead to an inhibition of secual potency, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, obesity, smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, and psychological issues. He presents the advantages and risks of noninvasive therapies and surgical options, including testosterone replacement, penile injections, vacuum devices, and penile prostheses, and he discusses continuing advances in the area of erectile dysfunction.

The Impotence Sourcebook provides practical advice on the diagnosis and treatment of eretile dysfunction and its associated disroders. It is designed to help you recognize the problem and provide some solid choices and realistic hope to promote good sexual health.

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"...discusses both surgical and non-invasive treatments... examines some of the possible causes of impotence, and how doctors diagnosis and treat erectile dysfunction."

From the Publisher 

Covers the causes and treatments of impotence to help restore or enhance sexual health, including vacuum devices, penile prostheses, and nonsurgical treatments. Steidle explores the psychological and physical risk factors that affect sexual health such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. This book explains the effectiveness of noninvasive therapies, including testosterone replacement, penile injections, and the new medication ViagraŽ, providing possible hope for regaining or enhancing sexual functioning.