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■■ Anabolic steroids have been abused to enhance muscle development and athletic performance, often with deadly effects. ■■ Anabolic steroids are used to increase haematocrit and improve protein anabolism in certain depleted states. ■■ Penile erectile dysfunction can inhibit erection and male sexual function. ■■ Alprostadil, a prostaglandin, can be injected into the penis to stimulate erection. ■■ The PDE5 inhibitors are oral agents that act quickly to promote vascular filling of the corpus cavernosum and promote penile erection. They differ in duration and time of onset. They are effective only in the presence of sexual stimulation. ■■ Dangerous cardiovascular effects, including death, have occurred when the PDE5 inhibitors are combined with organic nitrates or alpha-blockers. Careful teaching is very important to avoid this drug–drug interaction. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses helps you to study more effectively. Take a PrepU Practice Quiz to find out how you measure up! ONLINE RESOURCES An extensive range of additional resources to enhance teaching and learning and to facilitate understanding of this chapter may be found online at the text’s accompanying website, located on thePoint at http://thepoint.lww.com. These include Watch and Learn videos, Concepts in Action animations, journal articles, review questions, case studies, discussion topics and quizzes. Healthcare providers and students may want to consult the following Internet sources: www.andrologyaustralia.org Andrology Australia. www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/ Content/national+mens+health-1 Department of Health and Ageing, Australia. National Male Health Policy. WEB LINKS

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