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Fertility Glossary

Erectile dysfunction

Difficulty getting or keeping an erection.

Male fertility

Erectile difficulties are common and often worsen with the pressure of timed intercourse during fertility treatment. They can also be an early sign of cardiovascular disease or diabetes, so a medical review is worthwhile rather than only treating the symptom. Support, medication and counselling all have a place.

Also known as: ED, impotence

Sources

  • Healthy Male (healthymale.org.au)
  • Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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