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What is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?
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Erectile Dysfunction, or ED, is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection that is sufficient for sexual intercourse.1 ED is the most common sexual disorder or sexual health issue among men. In fact, approximately 150 million men worldwide have some form of ED (sometimes called impotence).2
Erectile Dysfunction is a common condition. It can be progressive.1
Thanks to medical and social research, we now have a good understanding of ED and its impact on men and women. Effective treatments are now available.
Remember, it's important that you discuss your concerns with your doctor or medical professional, as:
- 95 percent of Erectile Dysfunction cases can be treated3
- It is suggested that up to 80 percent of all ED cases may be due to physical causes4
- ED can be an early predictor of an underlying condition, such as heart disease or diabetes, where early detection and treatment are important5
What is ED?
 About ED
Australian ED statistics
Impact of ED on you
Are you at risk?
Back to relationships
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 Miller TA. Diagnostic evaluation of Erectile Dysfunction. American Family Physician, viewed 1 Jan 2000, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000101/95.html
5 Arduca P. Erectile Dysfunction. A guide to diagnosis and management. Australian Family Physician Vol. 32, No. 6, June 2003
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