Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence is a disease when a man cannot get or maintain an erection. This can seriously affect quality of life for millions of men. The development of medicines to treat ED has been a considerable advance in recent years.
Disease: Erectile Dysfunction
Last update: May 2005
Intro
FAQ: Who gets it?
It is estimated that 25 to 35 million men over the age of 18 in Europe are affected by ED. The majority of sufferers are in the 40 to 70 age group and the occurrence increases with age.
Risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes and diseases of the blood vessels. Other causes include hormonal or neurological disorders, such as stroke or multiple sclerosis.
Around forty per cent of men who undergo prostate surgery also experience problems with erections.
Risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes and diseases of the blood vessels. Other causes include hormonal or neurological disorders, such as stroke or multiple sclerosis.
Around forty per cent of men who undergo prostate surgery also experience problems with erections.