What Are The Most Common Contributing Factors Of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

Erectile dysfunction (ED) can have many causes, including medications, mental illness, an underlying health condition, and more. The cause of your ED is important since it may affect your treatment options.

In this video, learn some of the most common causes of ED, according to Joseph Alukal, MD, Urologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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Lauren Smith, MA

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