Erectile dysfunction (ED), sometimes called impotence, is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. ED affects as many as 30 million men in the United States.
When you have ED, you may have trouble getting an erection at all or keeping it long enough for sex. ED manifests differently for different men, but symptoms can include:
ED usually has a physical cause, such as:
Other potential causes of ED can include:
ED does become more common as men age, but it is not a normal part of aging. ED in older men has physical causes too. Talk to your doctor as a first step.
Lifestyle changes like losing weight, eating better, and getting more exercise can make a big difference for some men. Reducing alcohol and quitting smoking can also help reverse ED symptoms. Talk therapy may benefit men whose ED stems from psychological causes.
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