Erectile dysfunction is the inability to reach or to maintain a penile erection firm enough during intercourse. It is the most common sexual health disorder in males. It affects the physical and psychological health of the patient due to stress. Erectile dysfunction is caused by two main factors: physiological causes such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, smoking or tobacco use, and psychological causes such as stress, depression, mental health issues, etc. The rise in the number of patients suffering from erectile dysfunction is a major factor which is driving the growth of the market for erectile dysfunction treatments. For instance, according to a study published in PubMed which is a medicine database of biomedical and life science topics where the study stated that the prevalence of erectile dysfunction is high in countries such as the U.S., the U.K., Brazil, and China. Various treatments are available in the market in the form of pills, creams, injections, or vacuum erection devices.
Global Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Market - Impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to drive the growth of the global erectile dysfunction treatment market over the forecast period, owing to the increasing prevalence of erectile dysfunction during the pandemic. For instance, a study published on May 7, 2020, in PubMed by the University Of Miami -Miller School Of Medicine, Florida, states that COVID-19 endothelial dysfunction can cause erectile dysfunction. A pilot study was conducted among patients infected by the COVID-19 and non-infected volunteers by collecting their penile tissues. This study has shown the presence of the COVID-19 virus, i.e., the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus strain, after the investigation of initial COVID-19 infection in humans.
Increasing awareness about erectile dysfunction treatment by the market players is expected to increase the growth of the market over the forecast period. For instance, on August 31, 2019, news published by Exchange4media about Pfizer Upjohn, which is a division of Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals Company, launched a campaign called #KeepItReal. This campaign aims to create awareness about erectile dysfunction in couples through online platforms. It was initiated by a survey which was conducted in Australia, India, United Kingdom and it resulted in 82% of women agreeing that their partner visit doctors for ED treatment.
The global erectile dysfunction treatment market is estimated to be valued at US$ 3,682.5 Mn in 2021 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.1 % over the forecast period (2021-2028).
Figure 1: Global Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Market Share, (%), Analysis, By Drugs, 2021
The increasing prevalence of erectile dysfunction is expected to drive the growth of the global erectile dysfunction treatment market over the forecast period.
The increasing prevalence of erectile dysfunction worldwide is expected to drive the growth of the market over the forecast period, owing to the major factors responsible for erectile dysfunction such as age, diabetes, depression, stress and heart conditions. For instance, a news article published on January 21, 2021 in SingleCare about erectile statistics 2012, states that 1 in 10 men are estimated to have erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives. With approximately 22% of males suffering from erectile dysfunction, the U.S. has the highest rate of ED. Age is a major factor responsible for erectile dysfunction as about 50% of men over 50 are suffering from ED.
Increasing research and development activities by the market players to provide new treatments for erectile dysfunction is expected to drive the growth of the global erectile dysfunction market over the forecast period.
Market players are involved in research and development activities to provide treatments for erectile dysfunction. This is expected to increase the growth of the market over the forecast period. For instance, an article published on August 29, 2021 in PubMed, This is a medicine database of biomedical and life science topics where the study stated about current and emerging therapeutic treatments for erectile dysfunction, in which various therapeutic agents are explained with mechanism of action such as PDE5i which inhibits PDE5 enzyme to increase cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) and cellular based therapy such as stem cell therapy and plasma rich therapy which is a method to enhance the therapeutic effects by using growth factors or gene manipulation.
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| Base Year: | 2020 | Market Size in 2021: | US$ 3,682.5 Mn |
| Historical Data for: | 2018 to 2020 | Forecast Period: | 2021 to 2028 |
| Forecast Period 2021 to 2028 CAGR: | 7.1% | 2028 Value Projection: | US$ 5,937.3 Mn |
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Boston Scientific , Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Cipla Ltd., Pfizer Inc., Coloplast CORP, Eli Lily & Co, Gust Inc., Altera , Promedon, Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd, Zephyr Surgical Implants, Pos-T-Vac Inc., Bayer Pharma AG, Reflexonic Llc., Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Owen Mumford Ltd , Vacurect Manufacturing Ltd, and Silimed |
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Global Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Market – Restraints
Market players are relying on new generic drug approvals from regulatory authorities for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, which is expected to hamper the global erectile dysfunction treatment market over the forecast period. For instance, according to a news article published on June 9, 2019, in The Guardian about the replacement of Viagra, which was Pfizer’s registered patent in the brand name of Sildanefil., where the patent expired in April 2020, so according to the companies' agreement, Teva generic Viagra tablets were announced by receiving abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA).
The increasing prevalence of erectile dysfunction tends to encourage the use of alternative treatments for effective and less time-consuming results, which is expected to hamper the growth of the global erectile dysfunction treatment market. For instance, an article published on June 11, 2020, in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) about alternative medicines and herbal remedies for treating erectile dysfunction, which resulted as promising evidence available for herbal products but the mechanisms of action were unclear. The same article stated that improved diet and healthy lifestyle can reduce the issues regarding erectile dysfunction which occurs due to obesity, diabetes, and blood pressure problems.
Global Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Market – Regional Analysis
On the basis of region, the global erectile dysfunction treatment market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.
Among regions, North America is expected to hold a dominant position in the erectile dysfunction treatment market during the forecast period owing to the availability of drugs for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. For example, according to data published on September 24, 2021 by Statista, 80.9% of the total pharmaceutical market share for branded drugs is held by the U.S. for 2020.
Furthermore, Europe is also estimated to witness significant growth in the erectile dysfunction treatment market, owing to assessment activities by regulatory authorities for erectile dysfunction treatments. For instance, on October 11, 2021, European medical agency published a European public assessment report stating that Cialis which helps in relaxing blood vessels and increase the blood flow towards penis which is more effective for erectile dysfunction. Patients taking 2.5 or 5 mg daily doses of Cialis had improved erections as compared to patients taking placebo.
Figure 2: Global Erectile Dysfunction Treatment market (US$ Mn), by Region, 2021
Global Erectile Dysfunction Treatment market – Competitive Landscape
Major players operating in the global erectile dysfunction treatment market include Boston Scientific , Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Cipla Ltd , Pfizer Inc., Coloplast CORP, Eli Lily & Co, Gust Inc, Altera, Promedon, Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd, Zephyr Surgical Implants, Pos-T-Vac, Inc., Bayer Pharma AG, Reflexonic Llc., Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Owen Mumford Ltd, Vacurect Manufacturing Ltd, and Silimed.
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to maintain a firm erection during sexual activity. It is a sign of a physical or psychological condition. Erectile dysfunction is caused by stress, age, depression, diabetes, Blood pressure issues or an unhealthy lifestyle. Various treatments are available for erectile dysfunction such as drugs, injections, and topical creams. Market players are indulged in research and development activities for developing drugs for effective results with minimum time consumption. Viagra is one of the most used drugs for erectile dysfunction. Many companies are engaged to receive approval from regulatory authorities for generic medicines which drives the growth of erectile dysfunction treatment market. For instance, in December 2017, Teva Pharmaceuticals which is pharmaceutical manufacturer of high quality generic medicines has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S.FDA) approval of generic medicine for Viagra and another generic version of Vardenafil was approved by the U.S.FDA in October 2018.Vardenafill is class of medicine called Phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors which helps in increasing the blood flow to penile tissue to cause erection.
Market Dynamics
Market players are engaged in providing advanced treatments for erectile dysfunction for effective and efficient results. This is expected to increase the growth of the global erectile dysfunction treatment market over the forecast period. For instance, an article published on January 25, 2019 by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) states that advanced treatments are available for erectile dysfunction treatment such as penile prosthesis, vacuum-assisted erectile, intraurethral suppository, along with novel therapies such as stem cell therapy, external penile prosthesis, platelet-rich plasma, and penile shockwave therapy, which help to reduce erectile dysfunction in men.
Increasing awareness for the treatment as well as management of erectile dysfunction is expected to increase the growth of the global erectile dysfunction treatment market over the forecast period. For instance, on February 12, 2021, Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness day was celebrated to raise the awareness for sexual health awareness. This program was started by Canadian government, and it has since spread around the globe. This program aims to provide information to socially and educationally backward population to avoid the serious issues cause due to erectile dysfunction as the prevalence of erectile dysfunction is increasing globally.
This programme was started by the Canadian government, and it has since spread around the world.
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