Erectile dysfunction (ED) is characterized by incapability to build up or sustain a penile erection during sexual intercourse. The causes of erectile dysfunction involve side effects of drugs, Cavernosal disorders, Neurogenic disorders, Aging, Psychological causes, Multiple sclerosis and Diabetes, and Lifestyle modifications. Epidemiological data have shown a high prevalence and incidence of ED worldwide. However, due to various stereotypes men are extremely shy and embarrassed when it comes to ED issues. In many cases they reject the problem until it creates serious issues with their health, relationship and life. Very often men try to “cure” their issues by using counterfeit drugs or widely advertised supplements that not only do not provide any solution but may actually cause harm. Therefore a convenient method of ED diagnostics and treatment that men can use on their own would be highly valuable to most men who experience ED.
The strategic goal of this project is to develop and introduce to the EU and US market a novel, comprehensive, convenient and easy ED diagnostic and treatment monitoring device that can be used at home, anytime, at affordable price – EREDETIO - that can make a great impact on patient’s health and well-being. Eredetio can be used during sex and/or sleep; it will provide reliable data about patient’s erection: its duration, change in circumference and rigidity. Data obtained will be stored and analysed in patient’s phone (by a dedicated app) and could be either shown or securely sent to the physician who would provide diagnosis and treatment. Such solution would be much more convenient for men and would result in more men getting help and treatment earlier, without the need to actually go to see a doctor themselves, which very often is a challenge impossible to overcome.
