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It is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection to complete a satisfactory sexual encounter.
There is no specific age to start noticing problems, however, around 40% of men over 40 have ever had symptoms of erectile dysfunction.
The first symptoms can be subtle, such as the absence of complete stiffness after achieving an erection or the loss of spontaneous erections while we sleep, which are very important for the health of the penis.
Erectile dysfunction can be the result of many factors, including:
Any patient who suffers from problems, and wants to improve their health and regain a full sexual life, is a candidate for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Like any disease, there are different degrees of dysfunction. To determine the severity of the disease, they are used from questionnaires about erectile capacity, to evaluations of the penis using ultrasound machines.
Depending on the type and severity of erectile dysfunction, the treatments will be personalized for each patient, according to their comfort and their needs. Among the treatments we have are:
Erectile dysfunction problems are usually progressive. Most of the time, if a patient does not seek help, he is at risk of losing the size and thickness of the penis, due to the loss of elasticity of the erectile tissue. Furthermore, some patients are at risk for Peyronie’s disease, which arises from micro-fracture scars, which can cause penile curvature and worsen erectile function.
This test will help you determine if you may be having symptoms of erectile dysfunction.
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