It is difficult to estimate the number of men who have erection problems (erectile dysfunction). Most information suggests that up to 30 million men in the United States may be affected.1
Erection problems can occur at any age. Occasional episodes are considered normal.
Older men tend to have more erection problems because of underlying health conditions and their use of medications.1, 2
- About 40% of men in their 40s report at least occasional problems getting and maintaining erections.
- 52% of men between ages 40 and 70 report erection problems.
- About 70% of men in their 70s report erection problems.
Credits
| Author | Ralph Poore |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Associate Editor | Terrina Vail |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology/Oncology |
| Last Updated | June 13, 2006 |
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