erectile dysfunction
noun
: chronic inability to achieve or maintain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse : impotence
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In the Philippines, Kiyanusch Braun and Martin Joaquin Palaña cofounded GoRocky in 2022 to destigmatize men's health issues such as erectile dysfunction and hair loss.
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Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Prostate biopsies carry high risk of infection, and surgeries to remove tumors can lead to erectile dysfunction, while radiotherapy and other aggressive treatments have life-altering side effects.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026
Some receiving payments also have claimed erectile dysfunction, toenail fungus, urinary tract infections and acid reflux in their medical evaluations.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The company provides treatments for hair loss, erectile dysfunction, weight loss, mental health, and skin care.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Prostate biopsies carry high risk of infection, and surgeries to remove tumors can lead to erectile dysfunction, while radiotherapy and other aggressive treatments have life-altering side effects.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026
Some receiving payments also have claimed erectile dysfunction, toenail fungus, urinary tract infections and acid reflux in their medical evaluations.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The company provides treatments for hair loss, erectile dysfunction, weight loss, mental health, and skin care.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Erectile dysfunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erectile%20dysfunction. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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