THE EFFICIENCY OF THE TREATMENT PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIATED THE ACUPUNCTURE IN PATIENT WITH ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

Abstract

The goal of this Study is to approach the Erectile Dysfunction by submitting a patient not only to Psychotherapy, but also to Acupuncture techniques in order to minimize the levels of anxiety and enhance the psychotherapeutic treatment. This case is about an apparently Secondary E.D. with depression symptoms, low self-esteem and fear of loss generating an anxiety vicious circle. The clinical picture may be more or less difficult depending upon the partner. The dynamics of the couple may not support the presence of a partial limitation of the sexuality. ln such a way it is necessary to understand how the emotions; the struggles for power; the communication standards; the relationship with each one's relatives and each one's particular beliefs act and interact within the couple. lt was evidenced, in this patient, that the use of acupuncture techniques simultaneously to psychotherapy sessions minimized the effect of the anxiety and rebalanced energy, allowing him to better get in touch with his fears, with his impotence and finally culminated in a satisfactory sexual performance