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Erectile Dysfunction
Also called: ED, Impotence
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when you have trouble getting or keeping an erection. ED becomes more common as you get older. But it is not a natural part of aging.
Some people have trouble speaking with their doctors about sex. But if you have ED, you should tell your doctor. ED can be a sign of health problems. It may mean your blood vessels are clogged. It may mean you have nerve damage from diabetes. If you don't see your doctor, these problems will go untreated.
Your doctor can offer several new treatments for ED. For many men, the answer is as simple as taking a pill. Getting more exercise, losing weight or stopping smoking may also help.
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Erectile Dysfunction(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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What I Need to Know about Erection Problems
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Erectile Dysfunction(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Latest News
- Sleep Apnea May Cause Erectile Dysfunction(09/12/2008, HealthDay)
- Statins Might Reverse Erectile Dysfunction in Some Men(08/15/2008, HealthDay)
- Lots of Sex May Prevent Erectile Dysfunction(07/03/2008, HealthDay)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Testosterone Test(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
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Treatment
- Erectile Dysfunction: Viagra and Other Oral Medications(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Penile Prostheses for Erectile Dysfunction(American Urological Association)
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- Sex Therapy: Is It an Option for You?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Sildenafil (Viagra)(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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- Surgical Management of Erectile Dysfunction(American Urological Association)
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy(Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
- Treating Erectile Dysfunction: Lifestyle Changes(Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
- Vacuum Constriction Devices(Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
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Alternative Therapy
- Buying Fake ED Products Online(Food and Drug Administration)
- Erectile Dysfunction Treatment: Can Herbal Remedies Help?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Yohimbe(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Coping
- Depression and Erectile Dysfunction(Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
- Professional Help: Sexuality and Cancer(American Cancer Society)
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Specific Conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction: What Causes a Lopsided Erection?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Peyronie's Disease(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Peyronie's Disease(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Related Issues
- Effects of Cancer Treatment on Male Sexuality(American Cancer Society)
- Erectile Dysfunction and Diabetes: Take Control Today(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Erectile Dysfunction: A Sign of Heart Disease?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Impotence and Loss of Libido(National Women's Health Information Center)
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Tutorials
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Erectile Dysfunction(Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player
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Videos
- Minimally Invasive Penile Impant Surgery(OR-Live) - Requires media player - One hour program - 3/26/2007
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Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Erectile Dysfunction(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Impotence(National Institutes of Health)
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Directory of Kidney and Urologic Diseases Organizations(National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse)
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Kidney and Urologic Diseases Statistics for the United States(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Kidney and Urologic Diseases Statistics for the United States
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