[Summary of the practice guideline 'Erectile dysfunction' from the Dutch College of General Practitioners].

The Dutch College of General Practitioners recently published the practice guideline 'Erectile dysfunction'. The prevalence of erectile dysfunction increases with age. A lot of the men suffering from erectile dysfunction do not consult their general practitioner, or only do so after a lot of delay. It is recommended that inquiry about erectile dysfunction be made during routine follow-up consultations for co-morbid conditions.