Erectile Dysfuction

Posted on Feb 10, 2008 in Health Issues

What is Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get or maintain an erection that is firm enough for a man to have intercourse. With erectile dysfunction you may be unable to obtain an erection at all, or you may lose the erection during intercourse before you are ready. If the condition persists, the medical term is erectile dysfunction.

If you have difficulty having or keeping an erection more than 25% of the time, it is considered a problem.

Who gets it?

Exact figures on the incidence of erectile dysfunction are not available due to the percieved embarassing nature of the disorder, but studies conducted internationally demonstrate rates such as 52% of men aged…