A population-based survey of self-reported and IIEF-defined erectile dysfunction among adult men in the United States in 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common male sexual medical condition worldwide, but assessing its prevalence accurately is made difficult by the diversity of methodologies utilised. This study used the abridged 5-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire, together with estimates based on self-reported ED and ED treatments, to assess ED prevalence in the US.  METHODS: Analyses were undertaken by age groups: 18-34 years; 35-49 years; 50-64 years; ≥65 years, with further assessments by socioeconomic status (SES), lifestyle and health conditions associated with ED. Continuous variables, categorical variables and multivariate logistic regression models were used.

Results

Sexually active men aged ≥18 years, from all 50 USA states, Washin

SUBMITTER: Amand C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12659121 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature