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Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection for satisfactory sexual activity. Erectile dysfunction is different from other conditions that interfere with male sexual intercourse, such as lack of sexual desire (decreased libido) and problems with ejaculation and orgasm (ejaculatory dysfunction). This article focuses on the evaluation and treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Due to the sensitive nature of the erectile dysfunction, it’s difficult to estimate how many men it affects. However, recent studies show 22 per cent of 40-year-old men and up to 49 per cent of 70-year-old men may have the condition.