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I heard covid-19 can cause erectile dysfunction and it can be permanent. is this true? i have never had covid-19 but am concerned about it causing ed if i were to catch it?

Q: i heard covid-19 can cause erectile dysfunction and it can be permanent. is this true? i have never had covid-19 but am concerned about it causing ed if i were to catch it?

: No - not true. At worst, many people (20-40%) get “long-hauler” syndrome - a sense of fatigue, ill-health and/or depression. Sexual desire (not formal ED) may develop during this period.

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No - not true. At worst, many people (20-40%) get “long-hauler” syndrome - a sense of fatigue, ill-health and/or depression. Sexual desire (not formal ED) may develop during this period.

Answered 7/21/2021

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covid is a very recent thing so there are no long term studies about that. E.D usually takes time to happen . So far no reports of that happening. Personally I doubt that it will be a direct cause of impotence

Answered 7/21/2021

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A member asked:

I heard covid-19 can cause erectile dysfunction and it can be permanent. is this true? i have never had covid-19 but am concerned about it causing ed if i were to catch it?

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