JEDDAH, 7 June 2006 — There has been a rise in the number of erectile dysfunction (ED) complaints in the Middle East, according to a medical expert.
“There is also an increase in the availability of treatment methods some of which have proven to be effective,” Consultant Urologist Dr. Wael Seikaly said in a study conducted by Bayer Health Care.
This is claimed to be a pioneering study being supported by medical facts and statistics that helps give patients a clearer awareness on seeking successful medical treatment.
The study, which highlights its widespread and correlation to general health, was part of worldwide research carried out by specialists and researchers in the medical and pharmaceutical fields on ED patients in six countries in the Middle East. In all, 2,824 cases were evaluated. They included 132 Saudis, 62 Kuwaitis, 62 Lebanese, 4 Qatari, 33 Jordanians and 36 from the UAE.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition, in which it not only has a direct effect on the patient, but also on his partner and family. “For the study, ED patients underwent treatment with Levitra, which through testing has proved to be effective, free from complications and side effects. As a result, 88.9 percent of ED patients, who tried Levitra during the study, have continued to do so in their daily life,” Dr. Seikaly said.
There are many factors or elements to consider which may result in or bring on ED. These include health, age and time-factor (period the patient has had the condition), which is very important, as the longer a patient waits to seek treatment, the more complex the process gets,” Dr. Wael Seikaly said.