Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual activity. ED has several underlying medical causes including:
ED can also occur naturally with aging. About 13% of men between the ages of 60-69 are unable to achieve or sustain an erection satisfactory for sexual activity, however the prevalence increases with age.
"Erectile dysfunction (ED) becomes much more common as men age" (/diseases-conditions/erectile-dysfunction/symptoms-causes/syc-20355776)
The primary sign of ED is inability to attain or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse, though not all men display these symptoms to the same degree.
Sometimes ED symptoms may also include:
It's a common misconception that ED issues only affect older men. Various studies and surveys have shown:
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