Impotence, or erectile dysfunction, is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to engage in sexual intercourse. Under normal circumstances, when a man is sexually stimulated, his brain sends a message down the spinal cord and into...

Failure to gain or maintain an erection, especially during sexual intercourse; also referred to as erectile dysfunction (DSM-IV). It is estimated that over 90% of men experience impotence at least once in their lives. It tends to manifest itself more...

Erectile dysfunction (ED or (male) impotence) is a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis. There are various underlying causes, such as cardiovascular leakage and diabetes, many of which are...

Bandolier 43 raised the issue of treatments for erectile dysfunction. At that time only one study in 12 men was available on the new oral treatment, sildenafil [1]. Two new studies in much larger populations are now available for assessment of sildenafil in...

A patient-led story, following a query from a patient. Do statins cause erectile dysfunction? At face value this seems highly improbable, given the huge number of men given statins over the last decade or so, and the increasing attention given to adverse events....

Drug maker Eli Lilly and Co. has received FDA approval to offer its erectile dysfunction drug, Cialis, in a new daily dose.The daily version will take pressure off users who would otherwise have a "shot clock" or window of effectiveness to worry about, Lilly officials...

Doctors shouldn't shy away from asking patients about their sex lives, a new research paper advises.Researchers say problems in the bedroom can translate into serious medical conditions, and ignoring sexual dysfunction may mean missing early indicators for heart failure, depression or other ailments, according to...