Also called: 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.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Erectile Dysfunction(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/impotence/index.htm
Also available in Spanish http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/spanish/pubs/impotence/index.htm
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Erectile Dysfunction(Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/erectiledysfunctionyourchoices/htm/index.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/erectiledysfunctionyourchoicesspanish/htm/index.htm
- Erectile Dysfunction(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/erectile-dysfunction/DS00162/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print
- Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Effects(American Medical Association) - http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZKV6W3NAC&sub_cat=57
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What I Need to Know about Erection Problems(National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse) - http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/ED_ez/index.htm
Also available in Spanish http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/spanish/pubs/ED_EZ/index.htm
- Sleep Apnea May Cause Erectile Dysfunction(09/12/2008, HealthDay) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_69235.html
- Statins Might Reverse Erectile Dysfunction in Some Men(08/15/2008, HealthDay) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_68208.html
- Testosterone Test(American Association for Clinical Chemistry) - http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/testosterone/test.html
- Erectile Dysfunction: Viagra and Other Oral Medications(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/erectile-dysfunction/MC00029/METHOD=print
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Penile Prostheses for Erectile Dysfunction(American Urological Association) - http://urologyhealth.org/adult/index.cfm?cat=11&topic=111
Also available in Spanish http://urologyhealth.org/espanol/espanol.cfm?topic=111
- Penis Pumps for Erectile Dysfunction: Improve Your Sexual Function(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/penis-pump/MC00059/METHOD=print
- Sex Therapy: Is It an Option for You?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/sex-therapy/MC00065/METHOD=print
- Surgical Management of Erectile Dysfunction(American Urological Association) - http://urologyhealth.org/adult/index.cfm?cat=11&topic=128
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy(Cleveland Clinic Foundation) - http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/testosterone_replacement_therapy/hic_testosterone_replacement_therapy.aspx
- Treating Erectile Dysfunction: Lifestyle Changes(Cleveland Clinic Foundation) - http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/erectile_disorder_impotence/hic_treating_erectile_dysfunction_lifestyle_changes.aspx
- Buying Fake ED Products Online(Food and Drug Administration) - http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/erectiledysfunction010408.html
- Erectile Dysfunction Treatment: Can Herbal Remedies Help?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/erectile-dysfunction-treatment/AN01474/METHOD=print
- Yohimbe(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine) - http://nccam.nih.gov/health/yohimbe/index.htm
- Depression and Erectile Dysfunction(Cleveland Clinic Foundation) - http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/depression/hic_depression_and_erectile_dysfunction.aspx
- Professional Help: Sexuality and Cancer(American Cancer Society) - http://www.cancer.org/docroot/mit/content/mit_7_2x_where_to_seek_professional_help_women.asp
- Erectile Dysfunction: What Causes a Lopsided Erection?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/erectile-dysfunction/AN00600/METHOD=print
- Peyronie's Disease(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/peyronie/index.htm
- Peyronie's Disease(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/peyronies-disease/DS00427/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print
- Effects of Cancer Treatment on Male Sexuality(American Cancer Society) - http://www.cancer.org/docroot/mit/content/mit_7_2x_cancer_treatments_effects_on_male_sexuality.asp?sitearea=mit
- Erectile Dysfunction and Diabetes: Take Control Today(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/erectile-dysfunction/DA00045/METHOD=print
- Erectile Dysfunction: A Sign of Heart Disease?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/erectile-dysfunction/HB00074/METHOD=print
- Erectile Dysfunction: What to Expect during Your Doctor Visit(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/erectile-dysfunction/MC00060/METHOD=print
- Impotence and Loss of Libido(National Women's Health Information Center) - http://womenshealth.gov/mens/sexual/impotence.cfm
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Erectile Dysfunction(Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/erectiledysfunctionyourchoices/htm/index.htm
Also available in Spanish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/tutorials/erectiledysfunctionyourchoicesspanish/htm/index.htm
- Minimally Invasive Penile Impant Surgery(OR-Live) - Requires media player - One hour program - 3/26/2007 - http://www.or-live.com/distributors/NLM/rnh.cfm?id=418
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Erectile Dysfunction(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Erectile+Dysfunction%22
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Impotence(National Institutes of Health) - http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Impotence%22
- Article: Safety of prescribing PDE-5 inhibitors via e-medicine vs traditional medicine. - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=18674473&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Effect of vardenafil on blood pressure profile of patients with... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=18639296&tool=MedlinePlus
- Article: Primary penile venous leakage surgery with crural ligation in men... - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=18639295&tool=MedlinePlus
- Erectile Dysfunction -- see more articles - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=search&db=pubmed&term=erectile+dysfunction[majr]+AND+english[la]+AND+humans[mh]+AND+(patient+education+handout[pt]+OR+jsubsetk[text]+OR+jsubsetaim[text]+OR+jsubsetn[text])+NOT+(letter[pt]+OR+editorial[pt])&doptcmdl=summary&cmd_current=Limits&pmfilter_EDatLimit=last+1+Year&tool=MedlinePlus
- Glossary(American Urological Association) - http://www.urologyhealth.org/glossary/index.cfm
- Directory of Kidney and Urologic Diseases Organizations(National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse) - http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/resources/organizations.htm
- Find a Urologist(American Urological Association) - http://www.urologyhealth.org/find_urologist/
- American Urological Association - http://www.auanet.org/
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
- Kidney and Urologic Diseases Statistics for the United States(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) - http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/kustats/
- Penis Disorders - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/penisdisorders.html
- Male Reproductive System - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/malereproductivesystem.html
- Men - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/men.html
- Seniors - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniors.html
- Sexual Health Issues - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sexualhealthissues.html
The primary NIH organization for research on Erectile Dysfunction is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - http://www.niddk.nih.gov/