Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough to engage in sexual intercourse. ED is not considered normal at any age. In most cases, ED is a symptom of another, underlying condition that can include a lack of desire and problems with orgasm and ejaculation.
Testosterone is important to a man’s health, says UNC Health urologist Marc J. Rogers, MD. Here’s the real deal about why, and what to do if you’re concerned about low testosterone.
Men with erectile dysfunction have a higher risk of death, regardless of their testosterone levels, suggests a study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
You’re healthy and young. Who needs a doctor? You do. You need someone to be familiar with you and your medical history, says urologist Matt Coward, M.D.
You or a loved one may have experienced ED but have been too embarrassed to talk about it. First, know that you’re not alone. ED is common and can be treated. We talked to UNC Urologist Brad Figler, MD, to learn more about one treatment; an inflatable penile implant.
