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What is erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the persistent difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity. Causes may be vascular, hormonal, neurologic, medication-related, or psychological.
When to seek care
Sudden or painful symptoms, chest pain with sexual activity, or an erection lasting more than four hours (priapism) require urgent medical care. Guidance from the NHS Erectile Dysfunction pages and MedlinePlus can help patients prepare questions for their clinician.
Treatment overview
Clinicians may discuss lifestyle measures and prescription PDE5 inhibitors when appropriate. This page does not sell medication to restricted markets and does not promise customs clearance.
Sources
- NHS Erectile Dysfunction
- MedlinePlus Sildenafil
- MedlinePlus Tadalafil