The Journal of Urology
Volume 179, Issue 3 , Pages 819-820 , March 2008

Pharmacological Therapy for the Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction—Are We There Yet?

  • Raymond A. Costabile

      Affiliations

    • Financial interest and/or other relationship with Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim.

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PII: S0022-5347(07)03242-9

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.12.005

The Journal of Urology
Volume 179, Issue 3 , Pages 819-820 , March 2008

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