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Complications

By Mayo Clinic staff

Complications resulting from erectile dysfunction can include:

  • An unsatisfactory sex life
  • Stress or anxiety
  • Embarrassment or low self-esteem
  • Marital or relationship problems
  • The inability to get your partner pregnant
Preparing for your appointment Risk factors
References
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