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What is ED?
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Do I have Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?


What is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?
Erectile Dysfunction, or ED, is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection that is sufficient for sexual intercourse1. ED is the most common sexual disorder or sexual health issue among men. In fact, over 150 million men worldwide have some form of ED (sometimes called impotence)2.

Erectile Dysfunction is a common condition. It can be progressive1.

Thanks to medical and social research, we now have a better understanding of ED and its impact on men and women. Effective treatment choices are now available.

Try the self assessment test
This site will provide you with more information on the condition of Erectile Dysfunction and the erection problem treatment choices available to you. If you are experiencing erection problems and are unsure about your own condition, you can try our simple ED Self Assessment Test.

Remember, it's important that you discuss your erection problem concerns with your doctor or medical professional, as:
  • 95 percent of Erectile dysfunction / erection problems cases can be treated3
  • ED can be an early predictor of an underlying condition, such as heart disease or diabetes, where early detection and treatment are important4

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1. NIH Consensus Conference. Impotence. NIH Consensus Development Panel on Impotence JAMA. 1993;270(1):83-90.
2. Aytac IA, McKinlay JB, Krane RJ. The Likely Worldwide Increase in Erectile Dysfunction Between 1995 and 2025 and Some Possible Policy Consequences. BJU Int 1999: 84: 50-56.
3. PBS NOVA Online, "The Truth About Impotence" by Dr Irwin Goldstein, viewed 11 Jan 2010 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/impotence/causes 2009
4. Arduca P. Erectile Dysfunction. A guide to diagnosis and management. Australian Family Physician Vol. 32, No. 6, June 2003.

 
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