Dropout in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction with PDE5: A Study on Predictors and a Qualitative Analysis of Reasons for Discontinuation

Half the subjects discontinued medication. Mostly, there was a combination of factors that led to discontinuation: non‐effectiveness and psychosocial factors appear to be the main reasons. Addressing those factors will allow following up with appropriate focus on relevant topics in order to improve compliance. Carvalheira AA, Pereira NM, Maroco J, and Forjaz V. Dropout in the treatment of erectile dysfunction with PDE5: A study on predictors and a qualitative analysis of reasons for discontinuation. J Sex Med 2012;9:2361-2369.