Erectile dysfunction (ED) is extremely common, affects men of all ages, and is usually highly treatable. Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex.

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Having erection trouble from time to time isn't necessarily a cause for concern. If erectile dysfunction is an ongoing issue, however, it can cause stress, affect your self-confidence and contribute to relationship problems. Problems getting or keeping an erection can also be a sign of an underlying health condition that needs treatment and a risk factor for heart disease.

 

Erectile dysfunction makes it difficult to regularly attain or keep a firm enough erection to have sex. This can interfere with both sexual activity and quality of life.

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Some people will occasionally experience some difficulty with their penis becoming hard or staying firm. However, erectile dysfunction (ED) is often only a concern if satisfactory sexual performance is consistently impossible.

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