User:Mr. Ibrahem/Erectile dysfunction
| Erectile dysfunction | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Impotence |
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| Cross-section of a flaccid penis | |
| Specialty | Urology |
| Symptoms | Inability to gain or maintain an erection[1] |
| Complications | Depression, anxiety, infertility[1] |
| Risk factors | Diabetes, heart disease, being overweight, kidney problems, smoking, alcohol,, anxiety, certain medications[2] |
| Diagnostic method | Based on symptoms and examination[3] |
| Treatment | Lifestyle changes, counselling, medication, surgery[4] |
| Medication | Sildenafil, alprostadil[4] |
| Prognosis | Depends on the cause[5] |
| Frequency | Very common (>150 million people globally)[1][5] |
Erectile dysfunction (ED), also called impotence, is the type of sexual dysfunction in which the penis fails to become sufficiently erect for satisfactory sexual activity.[1] It can be a short or long term issue.[1] It can affect quality of life and result in depression, anxiety, or infertility.[1]
Risk factors include diabetes, heart disease, being overweight, kidney problems, smoking, alcohol,, anxiety, and certain medications.[2] Medications that may be involved include blood pressure medication, antiandrogens, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants.[2] It can also occur after certain procedures such as prostate surgery.[2] Diagnosis is based on symptoms and examination.[3]
Treatment may involve addressing the underlying causes, lifestyle changes, and counselling.[4] Medications such as sildenafil (a PDE5 inhibitor) may be used.[4] Other options may include alprostadil or penis pump. If these measures are not effective surgery, in the form of a penile implants or vascular reconstructive, may be an option.[4] Outcomes depend on the cause.[5]
Erectile dysfunction is very common, affecting about 30 million males in the United States.[1] While it becomes more common with age, it is not a normal part of aging.[1] Up to half of men over the age of 40 may be affected.[5] People all over the world are affected.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Definition & Facts for Erectile Dysfunction | NIDDK". National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Symptoms & Causes of Erectile Dysfunction | NIDDK". National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Diagnosis of Erectile Dysfunction | NIDDK". National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction | NIDDK". National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Archived from the original on 22 February 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Sooriyamoorthy, Thushanth; Leslie, Stephen W. (2022). "Erectile Dysfunction". StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.