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Doctordle #148
Persistent difficulty maintaining an erection
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-08-26. It presents "Persistent difficulty maintaining an erection" as a Easy Reproductive Health puzzle. The final answer is Erectile Dysfunction.
Answer
Erectile Dysfunction
Source
Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 56-year-old reports a persistent sexual function concern.
Clue 2
The difficulty involves getting or keeping an erection.
Clue 3
Diabetes and vascular health are discussed as possible context in this fictional case.
Clue 4
The issue is recurrent rather than one isolated episode.
Clue 5
The abbreviation is ED.
Clue 6
The answer names this erectile function disorder.
Plain-language explanation
Erectile dysfunction is persistent difficulty getting or keeping an erection firm enough for sexual activity. Physical and psychological factors can contribute.
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