Prevalence
The inability to achieve “erection stiffness sufficient for
penetration and intercourse” (impotence) increases with age.
Of men aged 50-80 years 30% are impotent. In the age group 70-80 years
approximately 50% are unable to achieve erection sufficient for intercourse
without treatment (technical support).
Reference: Helgason ÁR, Adolfsson J, Dickman P, Arver S,
Fredrikson M, Göthberg M, Steineck G. Sexual desire, erection,
orgasm and ejaculatory functions and their importance to elderly
Swedish men: A population-based study. Age and Ageing. 1996:25:285-291
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