Erectile dysfunction (ED), also called impotence, is characterized by a man's inability to have an erection hard enough to have sex or to keep an erection long enough to finish having sex.
ED affects over 15 million men in the U.S. The normal physiology of erection involves a complex series of events. The
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Erectile dysfunction (formerly called impotence) is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficiently rigid for sexual intercourse.... Read more »
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CausesOver the past decades, the medical perspective on the causes of erectile dysfunction has shifted. Common belief used to attribute almost all... Read more »
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Aging changes in the male reproductive system may include changes in testicular tissue, sperm production, and erectile function. These changes... Read more »
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The doctor typically interviews the patient about various physical and psychological factors and performs a physical exam.Medical HistoryThe doctor... Read more »
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An erection problem is the inability to get or maintain an erection that is firm enough for a man to have satisfactory intercourse. You may be unable... Read more »