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 Erectile
Dysfunction
Causes of
Erectile Dysfunction
Diagnosing
Erectile Dysfunction
Treating Erectile
Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is far more common than most people
suspect. It affects at least 30 million American males.
Erectile dysfunction is the term commonly used to describe an
inability to obtain or to sustain an erection required for
satisfactory sexual activity. However, the term also includes
disorders such as prolonged, painful erections not associated
with sexual function (priapism), premature ejaculation and
curvature of the penis during erection (Peyronie's disease).
Erectile dysfunction can occur at any age, but is far more
common in men over the age of 65. Erectile dysfunction is only
considered problematic if it occurs often. All men experience
occasional episodes of erectile dysfunction and changes with
rigidity and frequency of erections as they age. This is
normal. When it becomes a frequent and ongoing problem, it is
considered problematic. Erectile dysfunction can also be
caused by both physical and emotional problems. Regardless of
the causes, doctor's now have a variety of treatments to offer
those suffering from the problem.
Signs of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is the frequent and ongoing pattern of an
inability to obtain or sustain an erection sufficient for
satisfactory sexual activity.
Some signs of erectile dysfunction include:
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An inability to get an erection
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An inability to maintain an
erection
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The frequent or occasional
inability to get a full erection
If these symptoms persist for a
period of 1 or 2 months, consult a doctor.
For more information about
erectile dysfunction and it's treatment, read through the
Mayo Clinic's erectile dysfunction
pages. The
National Institutes of Health offers excellent
information
about erectile dysfunction and it's causes and treatments. |
