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ICD-10: N52.9 Medically Verified
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Medically reviewed by the SEDU Clinical Review Board. Detailed pathophysiology, symptoms, and care guidelines.
Clinical Overview
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity. It can result from physical, psychological, hormonal, vascular, or neurological causes and affects men of all ages, though prevalence increases with age.
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Causes & Mechanisms
✦Reduced blood flow to penile tissues ✦ Diabetes mellitus ✦ Cardiovascular disease ✦ Hormonal imbalances (low testosterone) ✦ Stress, anxiety, and depression ✦ Neurological disorders ✦ Medication side effects ✦ Smoking and substance use
Risk Factors
✦ DiabetesHypertensionObesitySmokingAlcohol abuseStressDepressionSedentary lifestyle