Everything you need to know about erectile dysfunction (ED)

You are not alone.

Erectile dysfunction extends far beyond the physiological or the psychological aspects.
It is a sensitive topic that men generally shy away from because of the stigma attached to this issue.

That’s why we have created this website so that you can not only find the information you need, but its aim is to put you at ease.

Erectile dysfunction affects 150 million men worldwide ⁽¹⁾ and it can be treated discreetly and professionally.

Regain the confidence you need to feel whole again. And remember, you are not alone.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is recognised as a warning sign for silent blood vessel and heart disease (such as heart attacks) - so if you do not have an obvious cause for your ED (e.g. psychological or physical trauma, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol etc.) you should be screened for vascular and heart disease by having your blood sugar, lipids and blood pressure measured. ⁽²⁾

“A man with ED and no cardiac symptoms is a cardiac (vascular) patient until proven otherwise.”  ⁽²⁾

• It is estimated that 150 million men worldwide are affected by (ED). ⁽¹⁾
• More than 50% of men over the age of 40 will experience some degree of erectile dysfunction at some point. ⁽³⁾
• It also becomes more common as men age or if they suffer from poor health. ⁽⁴⁾
• A study conducted at primary care clinics in the Western Cape revealed 77% of black and coloured South African men, between the ages of 35 and 50 years, are suffering from erectile dysfunction. ⁽⁴⁾

References:

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