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Men Aren’t Getting the Help They Need for ED — Here’s Why

  • A 2025 YouGov survey of 1,332 men recently prescribed medication found nearly 30% report erectile dysfunction but only 14% use treatment.
  • This gap stems from barriers like cost, stigma, privacy concerns, and limited confidence despite growing online treatment options.
  • Prescription patterns shifted significantly by 2024, with commercial insurance coverage dropping from 51% to 22% and assistance programs tripling to 59% of fills.
  • Nearly half of men with ED say it moderately or significantly impacts daily life, highlighting both emotional and relational effects of untreated ED.
  • The findings emphasize a need for accessible, discreet care and mental health support to improve treatment uptake and overall men's well-being.
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Men aren’t getting the help they need for ED — here’s why

GoodRx reports nearly 30% of men struggle with erectile dysfunction, yet only 14% seek treatment, citing cost, stigma, and side effects as barriers.

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