WHAT?
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the persistent or recurrent inability to obtain or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. ED can have a major impact on the quality of life and self-esteem of men suffering from it and often affects the relationship with their partners.

WHO?
Epidemiological evidence has shown that about 52% of men between 40 and 70 years of age have fairly marked erectile problems that affect sexual activity1.
Affecting a population which is still sexually active at a high percentage even at the age of >70 years, ED further contributes to a decreased quality of life2.

WHY?
Erection problems mainly result from:

• Aging
• Stress, anxiety and depression
• Cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes (vascular or neurological problems)
• Smoking (exacerbates vascular problem)
• Prostatectomy (neurological problems)
• Medications or illicit substances