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erectile dysfunction

American  

noun

  1. difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection of the penis; impotence.


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Hims & Hers, an online purveyor of weight-loss and erectile dysfunction drugs, recently launched Labs by Hims & Hers, offering testing for biomarkers and a “doctor developed action plan” for up to $349 a year.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

The oral version of minoxidil can cause unwanted hair growth on the face and other areas of the body, while finasteride can dampen libido and lead to erectile dysfunction.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026

Launched in 2017, Hims initially focused on treating men’s health issues such as hair loss and erectile dysfunction — concerns that people might feel too embarrassed to bring up in doctor visits.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2025

Men who had been issued the most prescriptions for erectile dysfunction drugs were least likely to develop Alzheimer's, suggesting regular use of the drug could have a greater impact on the disease.

From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2024

Among the participants taking erectile dysfunction drugs, 749 developed Alzheimer's disease, which corresponds to a rate of 8.1 cases per 10,000 person-years.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 7, 2024

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