In the treatment of the psychogenic form of erectile dysfunction, psychotherapy plays an important role. It should be aimed at eliminating the causes that led to sexual maladjustment, resolving intrapersonal and interpersonal problems, and forming adequate ideas about intimate relationships.
The techniques of matrimonial therapy, training partners in effective interaction, methods of cognitive-behavioral therapy are used.
When treating the organic form, it is of paramount importance to eliminate the disease that led to erectile dysfunction. If impotence has endocrine causes, hormone replacement therapy is prescribed.