erectile dysfunction
noun
: chronic inability to achieve or maintain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse : impotence
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Urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction when used for prostate cancer
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Patricia King, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
Related article First-of-its-kind erectile dysfunction gel gets FDA’s OK for over-the-counter marketing, company says
Laboratory analysis has detected active ingredients such as sildenafil and tadalafil, which are used to treat erectile dysfunction, the statement said.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
The company revved up a social media campaign on the social platform X for an ad in which Sharpe boasted about his experience with the company’s erectile dysfunction medications, a company spokesperson confirmed.
—Kff Health News, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction when used for prostate cancer
How to Prepare
A healthcare provider will complete a medical history and physical examination before determining if cryotherapy is the best or one of the best treatment options for you.
—Archana Sharma, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Erectile dysfunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erectile%20dysfunction. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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