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ArticleSexual medicine2024

A real-world pilot study assessing treatment satisfaction with avanafil in patients with erectile dysfunction.

Ping-Ju Tsai, Shih-Ya Hung, Tsung-Hsi Lee, Bang-Ping Jiann

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  2. Avanafil use in patients with erectile dysfunction and co-morbidities: Clinical insights from multiple aetiologies - A case series.Malaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia · 2025
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Ping-Ju TsaiDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Yuan's General Hospital, No. 136, Siwei 4th Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City 802793, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Shih-Ya HungDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Yuan's General Hospital, No. 136, Siwei 4th Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City 802793, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Tsung-Hsi LeeDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Yuan's General Hospital, No. 136, Siwei 4th Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City 802793, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Bang-Ping JiannDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Yuan's General Hospital, No. 136, Siwei 4th Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City 802793, Taiwan, Republic of China.

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Abstract

Background: Avanafil is a second-generation phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, and offers a rapid onset of action (15 minutes). Its real-world data, including treatment satisfaction, are still lacking. Aim: The study sought to investigate the treatment outcomes of avanafil and the factors impacting treatment satisfaction in a real-world setting. Methods: Between November 2021 and February 2023, erectile dysfunction (ED) patients prescribed avanafil were consecutively enrolled in this phase 4, open-label, cross-sectional, observational study. At each follow-up visit (4-week intervals), participants completed a questionnaire for assessing the use and treatment-emergent adverse events of avanafil, ED severity, and treatment satisfaction. Outcomes: The outcome measures included the Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM), and Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction. Results: Among 234 patients enrolled, 112 (47.9%) patients had follow-up visits and answered the questionnaire. Treatment with avanafil significantly improved the mean SHIM total score from 10.2 ± 5.6 at baseline to 17.5 ± 6.2 ( Clinical Implications: This study identifies the factors associated with treatment satisfaction of avanafil, which may ultimately lead to better treatment outcomes. Strengths and Limitations: This is the first study to provide real-world evidence of avanafil for ED treatment, and validated questionnaires were used to assess erectile function and treatment satisfaction. However, the limitations of this study include single-center observational study design, small sample size, and short-term follow-up. Conclusion: Avanafil is an effective treatment for ED, and satisfaction rate is high in an outpatient setting. The awareness of identified factors related to patient satisfaction may improve treatment outcomes.

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avanafilerectile dysfunctionphosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitortreatment satisfaction

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