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Male Erectile Disorder (Impotence)

Male Erectile Disorder (Impotence) Category Sexual Disorders and Dysfunctions Etiology Previously referred to as impotence, medical causes of this disorder must be ruled out first.

Short of any physiological cause, male erectile disorder is typically a result of ‘performance anxiety’ or fears of not being able to achieve or maintain an erection.

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