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Erectile dysfunction

What is erectile dysfunction?

The inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough to have satisfactory sexual intercourse.

How common is it?

  • 1 in 5 men
  • Over 30 million American men are affected.
  • 90% physical, 10% psychological

What are the physical causes of ED?

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Heart disease
  • Medications
  • Hormone imbalance
  • Spinal injury
  • Surgery (Prostate, Bladder, Colon, Rectal)

Do I have to live with ED?

No. Nearly every man can be successfully treated with a 95% success rate.

What are the treatment options for erectile dysfunction?

  • Oral medications (Viagra, Levitra, Cialis)
  • Vacuum erection device
  • Intraurethral suppository
  • Intercavernosal injection therapy
  • Penile implant

Erectile dysfunction urologist

Javid Javidan, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Urology

Help is available

  • Tell your doctor.
  • For more information call the UC Davis Urology Clinic at (916) 734-2222 or (800) 770-6930.