Over 25% of Australian men have problems with erectile dysfunction.

Most prevalent in men over 50, erectile dysfunction is also relatively common among men in their 20s.

Most men with erectile dysfunction suffer in secret and do not consult a doctor or other health care specialist to find a solution such as Viagra , Cialis or Levitra.

One out of four Out of 1500 randomly selected Australian men in their 20s, surveyed by researchers, suffered erectile dysfunction.

Researchers stated that this problem most likely applied to men nationwide.

Figures in this survey were adjusted to take into account the older-than-average age of people who completed the survey.

Despite most erectile dysfunction sufferers having experienced this condition for longer than one year, just 14.1% said they had received erectile treatment for their dysfunction.

Researchers stated that "Erectile dysfunction is highly prevalent in WA, under-diagnosed and grossly under treated,".

"It is likely that these estimated prevalence's are applicable nationwide." reasons for this condition at such an early age are thought to be caused by Stresses related to early adulthood, budding relationships and new responsibilities associated with entering the workforce and commencing independent living are possible contributory factors.

According to researchers and doctors erectile dysfunction can be easily treated in most cases with prescription viagra or cialis. Patients must consult their personal physicians before taking such medications and must make sure they order from a safe online pharmacy.

This study - a collaboration between researchers at Keogh Institute, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, the University of Western Australia and the University of Queensland - has been published in the latest issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine.

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