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    Glossary Erectile Function

    ability to achieve and maintain an erection for sexual activity

    Erectile Function refers to the ability of a man to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. This involves a complex interplay of psychological, neurological, hormonal, vascular, and muscular factors. Issues with erectile function can be indicative of underlying health problems and may be referred to as erectile dysfunction (ED) when persistent.

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    1. 310 Clinical Improvements in Erectile Function and Mood in Hypogonadal Men Treated with 4.5% Nasal Testosterone Gel (Natesto) The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2018
    2. Developmental and functional roles of androgen and interactive signals for external genitalia and erectile tissues Reproductive Medicine and Biology · 2024 · 5 citations
    3. Disfunción eréctil : función endotelial e interacción hormonal, efectos sobre la salud vascular -De la fisiopatología molecular a los aspectos clínicos- Tesis Doctorals en Xarxa (Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya) · 2025
    4. Asociación entre disfunción eréctil y funcionalidad del subsistema conyugal en pacientes con hiperplasia prostática benigna REMUS - Revista Estudiantil de Medicina de la Universidad de Sonora · 2020 · 1 citations
    5. Effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors on erectile function, sexual desire and ejaculation Expert Opinion on Drug Safety · 2012 · 71 citations
    6. The Effect of 5 -Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function International Journal of Andrology · 2008 · 31 citations
    7. Evaluation of Sexual Function With an International Index of Erectile Function in Subjects Taking Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia Archives of Dermatology · 2004 · 44 citations
    8. Incomplete Recovery of Erectile Function in Rat after Discontinuation of Dual 5‐Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2012 · 29 citations
    9. Assessment of Serum Ischemia Modified Albumin Level and Erectile Functions in Individuals with Premature Greying of Hair Benha Journal of Applied Sciences · 2024
    10. Evaluation of Sexual Function With an International Index of Erectile Function in Subjects Taking Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia The Journal of Urology · 2005
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    5. Starting Propecia with pre-existing erecticle dysfunction Reddit · 30 Apr 2017
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