Publication Name	World Journal of Methodology
Manuscript ID	107910
Country	India

Category	Reproductive Biology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Erectile dysfunction: Proposed definition and staging for early diagnosis
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Arkiath Veettil Raveendran
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Corresponding Author	Arkiath Veettil Raveendran, Chief Physician, FRCP, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, Former Assistant Professor of Medicine, Govt Medical College, Medical College P. O, Kozhikode 673010, Kerala, India. raveendranav@yahoo.co.in
Key Words	Erectile dysfunction; Rigidity of penis; Angle of erection; Vaginal penetration pressure; Post-ejaculatory refractory period; Self-reported erection score; Staging of erectile dysfunction; Transient erectile dysfunction
Core Tip	Early diagnosis of erectile dysfunction (ED) is important to identify and prevent cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The new proposed definition and staging system serve this purpose. Hope this will revolutionize current concepts in the diagnosis and management of ED.
Citation	Raveendran AV. Erectile dysfunction: Proposed definition and staging for early diagnosis. World J Methodol 2025; In press

Received	2025-04-02 08:28
Peer-Review Started	2025-04-02 08:48
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Return for Revision	2025-05-17 15:11
Revised	2025-05-29 22:21
Second Decision	2025-09-04 02:51
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-09-04 08:22
Articles in Press	2025-09-04 08:22
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