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Erectile Dysfunction

What are erection problems?

A man has erection problems if he can't get or keep an erection that is firm enough for him to have sex. Erection problems are also called erectile dysfunction or impotence.

Most men have erection problems every now and then. This is normal. These problems can occur at any age. But they are more common in older men, who often have other health problems. Treatment can help both older and younger men.

Condition Spotlight

Stanford Medicine Urologist Michael Eisenberg on Erectile Dysfunction Watch Video

Clinics for Erectile Dysfunction