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How common is ED?
Answer
Erectile dysfunction is, in fact, incredibly common. It is thought to affect about 1 in 4 of the population, and a sort of statistic that I give my patients is that it affects 50% of 50 year olds to some degree. By the year 2025 it is probably going to affect 320 million men.
Browse our questions about erectile dysfunction
About ED
- What is erectile dysfunction?
- What causes erectile dysfunction?
- How common is erectile dysfunction?
- Is there a cure for erectile dysfunction?
- Is erectile dysfunction a psychological problem that you get when you're stressed or tired?
- Is there anything I can do to prevent erectile dysfunction?
- At what age do men usually get erectile dysfunction?
Causes and risk factors
Myth vs reality
- Is it true that taking medication for ED can cause heart problems?
- I've heard that ED medication increases blood pressure. Is that true?
- I've heard that smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol and using drugs can contribute to ED. Is this true?
- I'm over 80. Am I too old to benefit from today's ED treatments?
- I've read that erectile dysfunction is often just in the mind. Is that true?
- I've heard taking ED drugs at the same time as poppers can kill you. Is this true?
- What kind of treatment is there for low sex drive?
- I have a bend in my erection – what does this mean?
- There's so much information about ED and ED medication online. Who can I trust?
- Is it safe to buy ED drugs online?
- Even though I have problems with ED, I sometimes wake up in the morning with an erection. What does this mean?
- Is it true that ED medication can shrink your testicles?
- Can ED medication really give you an erection for 5 hours at a time?
- When taking the medication, will I still have an erection after I ejaculate?
- I've heard that it also gives you a sense of euphoria - is that true?
Treatment for ED
Taking medication
- How do PDE5 inhibitors work?
- What should I do if I experience side effects when I take the ED medication?
- Why should ED drugs never be taken with medications that contain nitrates?
- Are there any medications I shouldn't take with ED drugs?
- How long will it take for the ED medication to work?
- Will I always need to take medication for ED?
- Could I become dependent on ED medication?
- If I take ED medication, will I have an erection 24/7 or will I get one from any slight stimulation?
- Are PDE5 inhibitors effective for severe erectile dysfunction?
- What do I do if I take ED drugs, and they don't work very well?
- What should I do if I experience side effects when I take the ED medication?
- Will my diabetes medication affect or interact with PDE5 inhibitors?
- Will taking medication make my performance better?
- Will my erection be any bigger than usual when I take ED medication?
