The Urology Center Glossary terms

Erectile Dysfunction:

Erectile dysfunction (ED) implies the inability to achieve or maintain sufficient firmness of the penis to achieve satisfactory intercourse. The older term impotence may be substituted. While some estimates indicate that about 50 percent of older men have this problem, ED is not an inevitable part of aging. However, many men, even in their 80s continue to enjoy an active sex life. Of course, ED also occurs in younger men.

Fortunately, erectile dysfunction is reversible with treatment. Safe and effective treatments are readily available. If you would like additional information you may find Dr. Watson's book, Impotence-Its Reversible, in Louisiana public libraries. If your library does not have enough copies of this publication, contact us through this website.

(Please visit our Erectile Dysfunction Center of Excellence for additional information.)