Advances in the concept of treatment of erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) seriously influences the quality of life of the patients and their partners. There are various methods for the treatment of ED, with medication as the first choice. This paper reviews the advances in the concept of treatment of ED, including regular treatment, maximal therapeutic effects, primary diseases inducing ED, and humanistic environment and ideal goal of ED treatment, aiming to help further understand the therapeutic concept and improve clinical management of the disease.