Erectile Dysfunction
%
of the male population
Definition: the inability to get or maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual performance.
The prevalence in the male population is 16%, between 20 - 75 years of age; 15%, between 40 - 49 years of age and 30%, between 60-69 years of age. Its incidence becomes more significant after the age of 50 [1]. The psychological impact of erectile dysfunction is immense, as are problems in marital relationships.
There are many causes, involving vascular factors (blood vessels), neurological factors, psychological factors, associated diseases (e.g. diabetes) and many others.
There are various treatments available, but only after careful medical assessment can we identify the causes and plan your personalized treatment.
The prevalence in the male population is 16%, between 20 - 75 years of age; 15%, between 40 - 49 years of age and 30%, between 60-69 years of age. Its incidence becomes more significant after the age of 50 [1]. The psychological impact of erectile dysfunction is immense, as are problems in marital relationships.
There are many causes, involving vascular factors (blood vessels), neurological factors, psychological factors, associated diseases (e.g. diabetes) and many others.
There are various treatments available, but only after careful medical assessment can we identify the causes and plan your personalized treatment.
Reference:
[1].Rosen RC, Fisher WA, Eardley I, Niederberger C, Nadel A, Sand M, Men's Attitudes to Life E, Sexuality S. The multinational Men's Attitudes to Life Events and Sexuality (MALES) study: I. Prevalence of erectile dysfunction and related health concerns in the general population. Curr Med Res Opin 2004;20: 607-17.
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