erectile dysfunction
noun
: chronic inability to achieve or maintain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse : impotence
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There are other options available that could be more affordable while still addressing the underlying issue of erectile dysfunction.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2023
Several retailers have recently launched telehealth programs that let patients pick their medical concern off a menu of options, from hair loss and erectile dysfunction to acne and ear infections.
—Katie Palmer, STAT, 30 Oct. 2023
When most people think of erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments, pills like Viagra and Cialis often come to mind.
—Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 26 Oct. 2023
Willingham also credits onetime presidential candidate Bob Dole with opening up the public conversation about erectile dysfunction, a common condition among all cocked folk that nevertheless remains a persistent source of shame for many.
—Vulture, 25 Oct. 2023
Last fall, the company launched Amazon Clinic, a virtual health service that provides treatment for common conditions like acne, erectile dysfunction and pinkeye.
—Caroline O'Donovan, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023
Over 30 million men in the United States experience erectile dysfunction.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2023
Are there alternatives to Viagra for treating erectile dysfunction?
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2023
Common medications such as oral decongestants (pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine), erectile dysfunction meds (a.k.a.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, Men's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2023
Several retailers have recently launched telehealth programs that let patients pick their medical concern off a menu of options, from hair loss and erectile dysfunction to acne and ear infections.
—Katie Palmer, STAT, 30 Oct. 2023
When most people think of erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments, pills like Viagra and Cialis often come to mind.
—Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 26 Oct. 2023
Willingham also credits onetime presidential candidate Bob Dole with opening up the public conversation about erectile dysfunction, a common condition among all cocked folk that nevertheless remains a persistent source of shame for many.
—Vulture, 25 Oct. 2023
Last fall, the company launched Amazon Clinic, a virtual health service that provides treatment for common conditions like acne, erectile dysfunction and pinkeye.
—Caroline O'Donovan, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023
Over 30 million men in the United States experience erectile dysfunction.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2023
Are there alternatives to Viagra for treating erectile dysfunction?
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2023
Common medications such as oral decongestants (pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine), erectile dysfunction meds (a.k.a.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, Men's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
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1970, in the meaning defined above
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erectile dysfunction
noun
: chronic inability to achieve or maintain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse : impotence sense 2
—abbreviation ED
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