Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction): Symptoms
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Symptoms
Symptoms of erection problems (erectile dysfunction) include being unable to:
- Have an erection at any time, either with masturbation or with a sex partner.
- Maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
- Maintain an erection long enough to complete sexual intercourse.
Even with an erection problem, a man may still have sexual desire and be able to have an orgasm and to ejaculate.
| Last updated: | May 21, 2008 |
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| Author: | Monica Rhodes |
| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology/Oncology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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