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11. Erectile Dysfunction

Some research shows that the risk of prostate cancer is significantly higher in men with erectile dysfunction. A recent study in Taiwan found that study participants with erectile dysfunction have about a 1.24-fold higher risk of developing prostate cancer than those without.

This data indicates that it may be beneficial to do prostate cancer screenings for men who come to the doctor with erectile dysfunction, even if they are younger or older than the typical screening age.

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