erectile dysfunction
noun
: chronic inability to achieve or maintain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse : impotence
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The ubiquitous blue pill was not originally created to treat erectile dysfunction; its active ingredient, sildenafil, was designed to treat high blood pressure, as CNN recounted in its history of the drug.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
Viagra is one of the most popular medications for treating erectile dysfunction.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 Dec. 2023
The risk of death after taking Viagra – used to treat erectile dysfunction – is nearly 10 times higher.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
This includes drugs for erectile dysfunction,* migraine and high cholesterol, among other categories.
—Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
Among the respondents, 55% were taking erectile dysfunction medication, including sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil and avanafil.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2024
Psychological factors contribute to erectile dysfunction in 10-20% of cases.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2023
Pros: Alternative medications or treatments may offer a more cost-effective solution for managing erectile dysfunction.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2023
Taking erectile dysfunction medication like Viagra may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by nearly 20%.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
Viagra is one of the most popular medications for treating erectile dysfunction.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 Dec. 2023
The risk of death after taking Viagra – used to treat erectile dysfunction – is nearly 10 times higher.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
This includes drugs for erectile dysfunction,* migraine and high cholesterol, among other categories.
—Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
Among the respondents, 55% were taking erectile dysfunction medication, including sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil and avanafil.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2024
Psychological factors contribute to erectile dysfunction in 10-20% of cases.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2023
Pros: Alternative medications or treatments may offer a more cost-effective solution for managing erectile dysfunction.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2023
Taking erectile dysfunction medication like Viagra may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by nearly 20%.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
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“Erectile dysfunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erectile%20dysfunction. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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