What are the differences between male infertility, impotence, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation?
Infertility is defined as the inability to establish a pregnancy after trying to conceive for 1 year. Impotence or erectile dysfunction is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection. Premature ejaculation is more difficult to define but is generally described as recurrent ejaculation with minimal stimulation before the person wishes. These conditions may be related in some patients or may occur independent of each other. Men experiencing fertility problems may be potent and men with erectile dysfunction may be fertile.