Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction or ED (aka impotence) is defined as "the persistent inability to achieve or sustain and erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse." This can be a total inability or inconsistent ability, or a tendency to sustain only brief erections.

Although it is common (at least 50% of men over 50 year old have some loss of function), it is NOT normal, no matter what the patient age.

Unfortunately, only 10% of men seek treatment and many (50%) discontinue treatment once they start it. This is because they are understandably embarrassed to raise this issue with their physicians and they may get inadequate information about the many treatments that are available to them.

It is even more unfortunate when you consider that it:

1. affects the quality of life
2. makes men feel worse about their general health and
3. may be a symptom of an underlying disorder (for example, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc). Men do not realize that there are a variety of very satisfying treatments and there is no need to suffer in silence.

The urological specialists at University of Utah Health Care understand the sensitivities related to ED and develop individualized treatment plans to help patients regain sexual function.

Contact Us (801) 213-2700

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William O. Brant, M.D.

Locations

Redstone Health Center	(801) 213-2700
University Hospital	(801) 213-2700

Specialties: Urology, Erectile Dysfunction, General Urology, Male Incontinence, Men's Health, Vasectomy

Colleen A. Lowe, ANP

Specialties: Nurse Practitioner, Urology, Erectile Dysfunction, Men's Health, Trauma and Reconstructive Urology

Jeremy B. Myers, M.D.

Locations

University Hospital

(801) 213-2700

Specialties: Urology, General Urology, Neurogenic Bladder, Trauma and Reconstructive Urology, Urinary Diversion, Urinary Strictures and Fistula, Vasectomy

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Related Documents

Diseases and Conditions

• Erectile Dysfunction (ED) /Impotence
• Impotence / Erectile Dysfunction

Interactive Tools

• Erectile Dysfunction Quiz
• Impotence Quiz

Articles

• Getting Help for Impotence
• What Is Erectile Dysfunction?
• Dealing with Erectile Dysfunction

News

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• FDA OKs Impotence Drug Cialis to Treat Enlarged Prostate
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• Protecting Heart May Improve Erectile Dysfunction
• Severe Gum Disease, Impotence May Be Linked
• Weight Loss May Boost Sex Life of Obese, Diabetic Men

Drug Reference

• Tadalafil
• Vardenafil
• Yohimbine
• Alprostadil
• Phentolamine
• Sildenafil
• Papaverine