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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
    11. Effects of Oral Finasteride on Erectile Function in a Rat Model The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2012 · 25 citations
    12. Long-term Oral Administration of 5α-reductase Inhibitor Attenuates Erectile Function by Inhibiting Autophagy and Promoting Apoptosis of Smooth Muscle Cells in Corpus Cavernosum of Aged Rats Urology · 2013 · 34 citations
    13. The Impact of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Erectile Function: Friend or Foe? Biomolecules · 2025 · 4 citations
    14. Low serum zinc concentration is associated with low serum testosterone but not erectile function International journal of urology · 2023 · 1 citations
    15. Long-term dutasteride therapy in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia alters glucose and lipid profiles and increases severity of erectile dysfunction Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation · 2017 · 20 citations
    16. Effects of testosterone replacement therapy on sexual interest, function, and behavior in HIV+ men 1997 · 10 citations
    17. PD23-06 CHANGE IN SEXUAL FUNCTION IN MEN WITH LUTS/BPH ASSOCIATED WITH LONG-TERM TREATMENT WITH DOXAZOSIN, FINASTERIDE, AND COMBINED THERAPY The Journal of Urology · 2014
    18. Gonadal Function in Men with Cushing Syndrome Journal of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus · 2013
    19. Negative Impact of Testosterone Deficiency and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy on Metabolic and Sexual Function in Men Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology · 2017 · 31 citations
    20. The Neurobiology of Sexual Function Archives of General Psychiatry · 2000 · 393 citations
    21. Finasteride-its impact on sexual function and prostate cancer Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery · 2009 · 33 citations
    22. Testosterone is poorly related to erectile dysfunction in young/middle aged human immunodeficiency virus-infected men Endocrine Abstracts · 2017
    23. Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Sexual Function: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2016 · 57 citations
    24. Effect of 5α-reductase inhibitors on sexual function: New contributions Actas urológicas españolas · 2017
    25. Evaluation of sexual function in subjects taking finasteride for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2001 · 36 citations
    26. Mitigating Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Ameliorating Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being in Older Men American Journal of Men s Health · 2023 · 3 citations
    27. Impact of Alpha Blockers, 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy on Sexual Function Current Urology Reports · 2014 · 11 citations
    28. The Impact of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitors (5α-RIs) on Male Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being Current Sexual Health Reports · 2015 · 1 citations
    29. Male reproductive health after 3 months from SARS-CoV-2 infection: a multicentric study Journal of Endocrinological Investigation · 2022 · 46 citations
    30. Idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in a male runner is reversed by clomiphene citrate Fertility and sterility · 1997 · 41 citations