https://doi.org/10.4081/aiua.2022.3.373
Natural treatments for erectile dysfunction: A focus on mobile health applications
To the Editor,
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the persistent inability to achieve or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. ED represents one of the most important male sexual dysfunctions with a prevalence of 52% and affecting more than 150 million men worldwide (estimated to be 322 million worldwide for 2025) [...]
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How to Cite
Napolitano, L., Cirillo, L., Fusco, G. M., Abate, M., Morgera, V., Cacace, G., Celentano, G., Barone, B. ., Spirito, L. ., Mirone, V., & La Rocca, R. (2022). Natural treatments for erectile dysfunction: A focus on mobile health applications. Archivio Italiano Di Urologia E Andrologia, 94(3), 373–374. https://doi.org/10.4081/aiua.2022.3.373
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