Influence of auriculotherapy on erectile dysfunction: commentaries and perspectives

ctile dysfunction, defined as the inability to attain and/or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance (1), is the most common sexual problem discussed in the literature (2) and affects about half of adult men (3). Treating sexual dysfunctions, especially erectile dysfunction, with alternative and complementary therapies seem desirable in clinical practice, and traditional Chinese medical therapy has been applied with success for erectile dysfunction (4).