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Lisco G, Triggiani V. Computerized nailfold video-capillaroscopy in type 2 diabetes: A cross-sectional study on 102 outpatients. J Diabetes 2023; 15:890-899. [PMID: 37424059 PMCID: PMC10590676 DOI: 10.1111/1753-0407.13442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic disease that negatively affects vascular health. A careful assessment of chronic complications, including microcirculation, is mandatory. The computerized nailfold video-capillaroscopy (CNVC) accurately examines the nailfold microvasculature, but its suitability in T2D is currently under investigation. AIMS To describe nailfold microvasculature in T2D patients regarding the level of glucose control and chronic microvascular and macrovascular complications. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study on 102 consecutive and unselected outpatients with T2D who had undergone CNVC examination. The examination was carried out by using an electronic video-capillaroscope with 300x magnification. Capillaroscopic appearance and capillary changes were described according to well-established parameters. Capillaroscopic parameters were compared between patients with poor glucose control (HbA1c ≥7%) and those with better glucose control (HbA1c <7%) and between patients with chronic complications and those without. Chronic complications were deduced from the anamnestic, laboratory, and instrumental data and the five-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire. RESULTS Nailfold capillaries in patients with HbA1c ≥7% were thicker (p = .019) and longer (p = .021) than in those with better glucose control. Ectasias (p = .017) and microaneurysms (p = .045) were more frequently observed in patients with HbA1c ≥7.0% than those with HbA1c <7.0%. Patients with ED, compared to those without, had a lower frequency of bizarre-shaped capillaries (p = .02). Microaneurysms (p = .02) were more frequently described in patients with carotid stenosis (>20%) than those without. CONCLUSION Relevant nailfold microvascular alterations were observed in T2D, most of which were associated with poor glycemic control, ED, and carotid stenosis. Further investigation is needed to recognize the role of CNVC in predicting the onset and evolution of chronic complications and monitoring the effectiveness of antihyperglycemic treatments on microcirculation.
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- Giuseppe Lisco
- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Endocrinology and Rare Diseases, School of MedicineUniversity of Bari Aldo MoroBariItaly
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Endocrinology and Rare Diseases, School of MedicineUniversity of Bari Aldo MoroBariItaly
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Intracavernous Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy Enhances Erectile Function and Decreases the Mortality Rate in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23063017. [PMID: 35328437 PMCID: PMC8948834 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23063017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an agonizing complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) and it is challenging to treat ED in DM patients. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a unique therapeutic strategy comprising intrinsic growth factors. An attempt was made to explore the potentiality of the PRP treatment in DM-induced ED rats in various groups (control, DM-non-ED, DM-ED, and DM-ED treated with PRP). Streptozotocin (STZ) was used to induce DM in rats. The blood glucose levels of the DM rats were maintained at >300 mg/dl. In the 18-week experiment, survival rate, body weight, intracavernous pressure (ICP) variations, and arterial blood pressure were analyzed. The tissue restoration results were validated by histological, immunofluorescence, and transmission electron microscopic analysis. PRP treatment of DM-ED rats significantly increased all parameters of erectile function compared to pre-treatment of PRP and DM-ED treated with vehicle. The histological results revealed that PRP treatment substantially enhanced the regeneration of myelinated nerves and decreased the atrophy of corporal smooth muscle. Notably, the PRP treatment immensely enhanced the survival rate in post-surgery DM-ED rats. These results indicated certain benefits of PRP treatment in delaying damage and preventing post-surgery complications in DM patients. Hence, PRP treatment is a novel multifactorial strategy for DM-ED patients.
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Derosa G, D’Angelo A, Preti PS, Maffioli P. Evaluation of the Effect on Sexual Performance of a Nutraceutical Combination Containing Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitis vinifera L. and Ginkgo biloba, Compared to Placebo, Avanafil or a Combination of Nutraceutical Plus Avanafil in Males With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Erectile Dysfunction. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:847240. [PMID: 35464055 PMCID: PMC9022207 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.847240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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AIM To evaluate if therapy with a nutraceutical combination of alpha lipoic acid, Vitis vinifera L. and Ginkgo biloba (Blunorm forte®) can be helpful and be synergic with Avanafil. METHODS The trial included 123 males with type 2 diabetic mellitus and with erectile dysfunction (ED), aged ≥18 years. Patients were divided in four different arms: 1st arm: placebo during the three months of treatment and before sexual act; 2nd arm: placebo for three months and Avanafil: 1 tablet, 200 mg, 15-30 minutes before sexual act; 3rd arm: Blunorm forte: 1 tablet, 40 minutes before the meal (breakfast) during the three months and Avanafil: 1 tablet, 200 mg, 15-30 minutes before sexual act; 4th arm: Blunorm forte: 1 tablet, 40 minutes before the meal (breakfast and dinner) during the three months and placebo 15-30 minutes before sexual act. RESULTS A significant reduction of fasting plasma glucose, and homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance index were recorded both in Avanafil + Blunorm forte and with Blunorm forte. Metalloproteinases-2, and -9 were reduced in the Avanafil + Blunorm forte group. High sensitivity-C-reactive protein was decreased by both Avanafil, and Avanafil + Blunorm forte group. No variations were recorded with the other treatments. The group treated with Blunorm forte and Avanafil reached a higher International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) score after 3 months of therapy compared to baseline and placebo and compared to Avanafil and Blunorm forte taken alone. CONCLUSION Blunorm forte® can be helpful and synergic with Avanafil in increasing sexual performance compared to placebo.
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- Giuseppe Derosa
- Centre of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- *Correspondence: Giuseppe Derosa,
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- Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Centre of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Yang S, Zhang Y, Lyu X, Gu Y, Zhang G, Liu P, Zheng Y, Guo Z, Zhang Y, Hou H. The Association Between FGF21 and Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction: Evidence from Clinical and Animal Studies. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:874796. [PMID: 36213282 PMCID: PMC9535403 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.874796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Erectile dysfunction (ED), a complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), affects 50-75% of men with diabetes. Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is a liver-derived metabolic regulator which plays a role in insulin-independent glucose uptake in adipocytes. We designed a clinical study and an animal experiment to investigate the relationship between FGF21 and DM-induced ED. The clinical study enrolled 93 participants aged > 18 years (61 patients with type 2 DM and 32 healthy controls) from Taian City Central Hospital (TCCH) in Shandong Province, China, amongst whom the association between serum FGF21 and diabetic ED was analyzed. To further validate this association, we developed animal model of diabetic ED using Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. Serum FGF21 concentration and FGF21 mRNA expression in penile samples of the rats were determined with Western blotting and quantitative real-time PCR. Among the 93 participants, the level of serum FGF21 was negatively correlated with the IIEF-5 score (r = -0.74, P < 0.001). The analysis on the performance of FGF21 for ED diagnosis showed that the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was 0.875 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.803 to 0.946). In the animal experiment, the levels of serum FGF21, 2-Δ Δ Ct values of FGF21 mRNA expression, and relative levels of FGF21 in penile samples were higher in the ED group compared to the DM and control groups. Our findings demonstrated an association between the FGF21 level and diabetic ED, indicating the potential of this cytokine in predicting diabetic ED.
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- Song Yang
- Department of Endocrinology, Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- Department of Outpatient Department, Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Feicheng Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Taian, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- Centre for Precision Health, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Centre for Precision Health, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, China
- *Correspondence: Haifeng Hou, ; Yanbo Zhang,
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
- *Correspondence: Haifeng Hou, ; Yanbo Zhang,
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Ghanem YM, Zahran ARM, Younan DN, Zeitoun MH, El Feky AY. Prevalence of erectile dysfunction among Egyptian male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2021; 15:949-953. [PMID: 33932746 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2021.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The relation between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and erectile dysfunction (ED) has been identified in multiple studies. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to estimate the prevalence and to determine some associated factors of ED among a sample of adult Egyptian male patients with T2DM. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 150 adult male patients with T2DM (aged 40-60 years) who attended the outpatient clinic of Diabetes in Alexandria Main University hospital. They were evaluated for the presence of ED which was assessed by the validated Arabic-translated five-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) questionnaire. Fasting blood glucose (FBG), HbA1c, total serum cholesterol, HDL-C, total serum testosterone (TT) and urinary albumin creatinine ratio (uACR) were measured for all study subjects. RESULTS The prevalence of ED was 80% among the studied sample. Significant negative correlation was found between IIEF-5 score and age, duration of diabetes, FBG and urinary ACR; while there was a significant positive correlation between IIEF-5 score and serum total testosterone. On performing multiple linear regression analysis for the parameters affecting IIEF-5 questionnaire score, TT, urinary ACR, age and FBG were the independent predictors of ED. CONCLUSION ED was a common finding in our sample of Egyptian men with T2DM. Poor glycemic control and albuminuria may be considered as independent risk factors for ED.
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- Yehia M Ghanem
- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Genitourinary Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Clinical and Chemical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Yuan P, Ma D, Zhang Y, Gao X, Wang J, Li R, Liu Z, Wang T, Yang Y, Yuan G, Yu X, Wang S, Liu J, Liu X. Analysis of cardiovascular risks for erectile dysfunction in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus lacking clinical symptoms of cardiovascular diseases. Transl Androl Urol 2021; 9:2500-2509. [PMID: 33457224 PMCID: PMC7807359 DOI: 10.21037/tau-20-999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common but usually underdiagnosed in diabetics. The correlation between different vascular lesions and ED in diabetics without clinical cardiovascular symptoms is unknown. The aim was to explore the association between cardiovascular risks and ED in Chinese type 2 diabetic men lacking clinical performance. Methods Erectile function of patients with type 2 diabetes was assessed by the 5-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire. The data of clinical characteristics and vascular lesions at carotid and lower limb sites assessed by the Doppler ultrasound were collected to evaluate diabetes- metabolic indices. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to find statistical correlation between cardiovascular risks and diabetic ED. Results A total of 71.21% reported suffering from ED. Lower limb plaques were more common (45.38%) than carotid district (35.62%) in diabetes. Men with ED had higher carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) (P<0.001) and the presence of lower limb plaques (P<0.001) compared with men without ED. After adjusting for age, diabetic duration, blood pressure (BP) and antidiabetic medication, carotid IMT greater than 0.75 mm (P<0.001) and the presence of lower limb plaques (P=0.051) remained associated with the presence of ED and its severity. Compared with isolated atherosclerosis at carotid or lower limb district, vascular lesions at any site and both sites were more correlative with ED presence (all P<0.001). Conclusions The prevalence of ED is high among Chinese diabetic men. A higher carotid IMT and the presence of lower limb plaques indicate a tight correlation between peripheral atherosclerosis and diabetic ED. ED may be the only clinical association of symptomatic cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in diabetes. It is significant to screen ED to prevent the further development of severe symptomatic CVDs.
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- Penghui Yuan
- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology and Institute of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Pizzol D, Smith L, Fontana L, Caruso MG, Bertoldo A, Demurtas J, McDermott D, Garolla A, Grabovac I, Veronese N. Associations between body mass index, waist circumference and erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and META-analysis. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2020; 21:657-666. [PMID: 32002782 DOI: 10.1007/s11154-020-09541-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Growing evidence reports that obesity might play a role in erectile dysfunction (ED), but limited knowledge is available. We conducted a meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of ED in overweight men and men with obesity. We performed a systematic review up to 01/04/2019 to investigate the associations between obesity and ED. Applying a random-effect model, we calculated the prevalence of ED, the odds ratio (OR) for the presence of ED by Body Mass Index (BMI) categories and the mean differences between ED and controls in BMI and Waist Circumference (WC). Among 3409 studies, we included 45 articles with 42,489 men (mean age = 55 years). Taking normal weight men as reference, the prevalence of ED was significantly higher in overweight (OR = 1.31; 95%CI: 1.13-1.51; I2 = 72%) and in men with obesity (OR = 1.60; 95%CI: 1.29-1.98; I2 = 79%). Adjusting our analyses for potential confounders, the results were confirmed in men with obesity (OR = 1.46; 95%CI: 1.24-1.72; I2 = 72%). ED was associated with significant higher values of BMI (MD = 0.769; 95%CI: 0.565-0.973 Kg/m2; I2 = 78%) and WC (MD = 5.251 cm; 95%CI: 1.295-9.208; I2 = 96%). Considering the high prevalence of ED among men with obesity, clinicians should screen for this clinical condition in this population. Findings from the present study suggest that reducing adiposity is a crucial approach in patients with ED who are affected by obesity.
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- Damiano Pizzol
- Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Jerusalem, Israel
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- The Cambridge Centre for Sport & Exercise Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health and Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Ambulatory of Clinical Nutrition, National Institute of Gastroenterology, Research Hospital, IRCCS "Saverio de Bellis" of Castellana Grotte (BA), 70013, Castellana Grotte, Italy
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- Primary Care Department Azienda USL Toscana Sud Est, Grosseto, Italy
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- The Cambridge Centre for Sport & Exercise Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- Unit of Andrology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Centre for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute, Aging Branch, 35128, Padova, Italy.
- Primary Care Department, Geriatric Unit, Azienda ULSS (Unità Locale Socio Sanitaria) 3 "Serenissima", Dolo-Mirano District, Milano, Italy.
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Kara E, Kahraman E, Dayar E, Yetik Anacak G, Demir O, Gidener S, Atabey N, Durmus N. The role of resistin on metabolic syndrome-induced erectile dysfunction and the possible therapeutic effect of Boldine. Andrology 2020; 8:1728-1735. [PMID: 32609430 DOI: 10.1111/andr.12853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Resistin is known as a potential mediator of obesity-associated insulin resistance. The high resistin level disrupts nitric oxide (NO)-mediated relaxation which is also important in erectile function. An antioxidant alkaloid, Boldine, is known as anti-diabetic and protects endothelial functions. OBJECTIVES We aimed to investigate resistin expression in penile tissue in the presence of insulin resistance (IR) and the effect of Boldine treatment on erectile functions in the metabolic syndrome (MetS) rat model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups: Control, MetS, and boldine treated MetS group. MetS parameters were assessed by serum triglycerides (TG), uric acid (UA), glucose, insulin levels, HOMA index, and waist circumference (WC)/tibia length (TL) ratio. To evaluate erectile functions, intracavernous pressure (ICP)/mean arterial pressure (MAP) ratio was performed during cavernous nerve stimulation. Protein expressions of resistin, endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), p(S1177) eNOS, and insulin receptor-β were evaluated by Western blotting. RESULTS TG, glucose, insulin levels, weight, WC/TL ratio, HOMA index and resistin expression in penile tissue were significantly increased and ICP/MAP values, and p (S1177) eNOS expression in penile tissue were decreased in MetS group. Boldine treatment enhanced ICP/MAP values, insulin receptor-β and p(S1177) eNOS expressions compared with the MetS group. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION MetS caused a deterioration in erectile function accompanied by an increase in resistin expression and a reduction in eNOS enzyme activation in the rat penile tissues. Boldine treatment resulted in an improvement in erectile function, independent of resistin expression.
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- Erkan Kara
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Parmacy, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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Hassanabad MF, Fatehi M. Androgen Therapy in Male Patients Suffering from Type 2 Diabetes: A Review of Benefits and Risks. Curr Diabetes Rev 2020; 16:189-199. [PMID: 30073928 DOI: 10.2174/1573399814666180731125724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 07/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The current estimated numbers of patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is believed to be close to 10% of the whole populations of many geographical regions, causing serious concerns over the resulting elevated morbidity and mortality as well as the impact on health care systems around the world. In addition to negatively affecting the quality of life, diabetes is associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications, indicating that appropriate drug therapy should not only deal with metabolic dysfunction but also protect the vascular system, kidney function and skeletal muscle mass from the effects of the epigenetic changes induced by hyperglycaemia. OBJECTIVE To provide an insight into the management of hypogonadism associated with T2D, this review focuses on clinical observations related to androgen therapy in qualified diabetic patients, and discusses the lines of evidence for its benefits and risks. The potential interactions of testosterone with medicines used by patients with T2D will also be discussed. CONCLUSION From recent clinical findings, it became evident that a considerable percentage of patients suffering from T2D manifested low serum testosterone and experienced diminished sexual activity, as well as reduced skeletal muscle mass and lower bone density. Although there are some controversies, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for this particular population of patients appears to be beneficial overall only if it is implemented carefully and monitored regularly.
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- Mortaza F Hassanabad
- Alberta Institute of Diabetes and Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Alberta Institute of Diabetes and Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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Ugwumba FO, Okafor CI, Nnabugwu II, Udeh EI, Echetabu KN, Okoh AD, Okorie JC. Prevalence of, and risk factors for erectile dysfunction in male type 2 diabetic outpatient attendees in Enugu, South East Nigeria. Ann Afr Med 2019; 17:215-220. [PMID: 30588936 PMCID: PMC6330780 DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_3_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Context: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a strong predictor of poor quality of life in men with type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Several studies evaluating ED in men with diabetes mellitus have been carried out, but few of these have been done in Nigeria. In Enugu, South East Nigeria, paucity of studies on this subject was observed. Aims: This study aims to determine the prevalence and predictors of ED in men with T2DM attending the diabetes clinics. Settings and Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study of men with T2DM in UNTH and Saint Mary's Hospital, Enugu, was carried out. The systematic sampling method was used to recruit participants. Subjects and Methods: Data collection from participants and their hospital records was done using semi-structured questionnaire. ED was assessed using the 5 items, international index of erectile function questionnaire. Statistical Analysis Used: Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20 and results presented as texts and tables. P value was set at <0.05. Results: A total of 325 participants with mean age of 57.8 ± 13.2 years were involved out of which 94.7% had ED. The proportion of participants with ED had increased with its severity. Predictors of ED included poor glycemic control, longer duration of diabetes, overweight/obesity, and older age. Poor ED health-seeking behavior and treatment were noted. Conclusions: The prevalence of ED is high. Lifestyle interventions targeted at improving glycemic control and weight loss may reduce the burden of this complication. We recommend objective ED screening using standard but brief instruments as part of routine evaluation of men with T2DM.
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- Fred O Ugwumba
- Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Ituku Ozalla Campus; Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Ituku Ozalla Campus; Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Ituku Ozalla Campus; Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Ituku Ozalla Campus; Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria
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Trebatický B, Žitňanová I, Dvořáková M, Országhová Z, Paduchová Z, Ďuračková Z, Breza J, Muchová J. Role of oxidative stress, adiponectin and endoglin in the pathophysiology of erectile dysfunction in diabetic and non-diabetic men. Physiol Res 2019; 68:623-631. [PMID: 31177798 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.934129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) and diabetes mellitus (DM) share common pathophysiological risk factors including endothelial dysfunction which together with hyperglycemia contribute to the increased oxidative/glycooxidative stress. A reduced NO concentration is insufficient for relaxation processes in the penis. Chronic inflammation and endoglin are involved in the regulation of endothelial function. Adiponectin from the adipose tissue has anti-inflammatory effects. Our study aimed to investigate the relation between erectile function in patients with and without DM and the oxidative stress, hormone adiponectin, and endothelial dysfunction marker endoglin. Men (n=32) with ED evaluated by the International Index of Erectile function (IIEF-5) questionnaire (17 without DM (NDM); 15 with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM)) and 31 controls were included. Advanced glycation end products (AGEs), 8-isoprostanes (8-isoP), protein carbonyls, antioxidant capacity, adiponectin and endoglin were determined in the blood. DM patients compared to NDM patients and controls, had increased levels of glucose, C-reactive protein, triacylglycerols, 8-isoP, AGEs, endoglin and BMI. IIEF-5 score, NO and adiponectin levels were decreased. We are the first to find out that endoglin shows a negative correlation with erectile function in NDM, but not in DM patients. Endoglin can be considered as endothelial dysfunction marker in nondiabetic men suffering from ED.
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- B Trebatický
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University and University Hospital Bratislava, Slovakia, and Institute of Medical Chemistry, Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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Maimone S, Saffioti F, Oliva G, Di Benedetto A, Alibrandi A, Filomia R, Caccamo G, Saitta C, Cacciola I, Pitrone C, Squadrito G, Raimondo G. Erectile dysfunction in compensated liver cirrhosis. Dig Liver Dis 2019; 51:843-849. [PMID: 30467076 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2018.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Data on erectile dysfunction (ED) in cirrhotic patients are limited as yet. Aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of ED and the factors potentially involved in its development in compensated cirrhosis. METHODS We prospectively enrolled 102 male (mean age 63 ± 10 years) affected by cirrhosis in Child-Pugh Class A. The following questionnaires were used: simplified International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) Questionnaire, Centre of Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale and ANDROTEST. RESULTS ED was found in 57/102(55.9%) patients, and was mild, moderate and severe in 21(36.8%), 6(10.5%) and 30(52.6%) subjects, respectively. ED patients were significantly older than those without (66 ± 10 vs 60 ± 10,p = 0.006); ED prevalence gradually increased with age. There was no statistically significant difference between patients with and without ED concerning the coexistence of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Age(p = 0.040) and serum haemoglobin(p = 0.027) were identified as predictors of ED on multivariate analysis. Liver-related factors and pharmacological treatment, including β-blockers, were not associated with the presence of ED. CONCLUSIONS In patients with compensated liver cirrhosis, even in concomitance with other chronic comorbidities, the prevalence of ED is not markedly different from the general population. Compensated cirrhosis per se is not a risk factor for ED occurrence. Older age and low haemoglobin values are significantly associated with ED in cirrhotics.
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- Sergio Maimone
- Division of Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, University Hospital of Messina, Messina, Italy.
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- Division of Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, University Hospital of Messina, Messina, Italy; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Division of Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, University Hospital of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Economics, Unit of Statistical and Mathematical Sciences, University of Messina, Italy
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- Division of Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, University Hospital of Messina, Messina, Italy; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Division of Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, University Hospital of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Division of Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, University Hospital of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Division of Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, University Hospital of Messina, Messina, Italy; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Division of Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, University Hospital of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Division of Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, University Hospital of Messina, Messina, Italy; Department of Human Pathology of the Adult and Evolutive Age, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Division of Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, University Hospital of Messina, Messina, Italy; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Elsaied MA, Masallat D, Abdel-Hamid IA. Correlation of Adiponectin With Testosterone in Patients With and Without Type 2 Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction. Am J Mens Health 2018; 13:1557988318807049. [PMID: 30339037 PMCID: PMC6771219 DOI: 10.1177/1557988318807049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of adiponectin in diabetic patients with and without erectile dysfunction (ED). In addition, the correlations of adiponectin with the scores of international index of erectile function (IIEF) and total testosterone levels were explored in diabetic and nondiabetic patients with ED. The study included three groups: Type 2 Diabetic patients (T2DM) with and without ED and a third nondiabetics with ED group, each of 29 patients. Fasting blood glucose (FBG), fasting insulin (FI), homeostasis model assessments of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR index), testosterone and adiponectin levels were evaluated. IIEF was applied to diabetic and nondiabetic patients with ED. The results showed that adiponectin was lower in diabetic patients with ED than in both nondiabetics with ED and diabetics without ED groups (5.23 ± 1.05 vs. 11.38 ± 10.08 and 6.5 ± 2.13; p = .003 and .006 respectively). Testosterone was lower in diabetic patients with ED than in diabetics without ED group (2.52 ± 1.15 vs. 4.1 ± 1.46; p = .024). Testosterone had a direct correlation with adiponectin (r = .371; p = .001). Both adiponectin and testosterone levels did not correlate with IIEF. In conclusion, the decreased adiponectin and testosterone are associated with ED in T2DM. Testosterone has a direct correlation with circulating adiponectin while both have no correlation with IIEF.
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- Moustafa A Elsaied
- 1 Division of Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- 2 Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Wang X, Yang X, Cai Y, Wang S, Weng W. High Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetic Men With Depressive Symptoms: A Meta-Analysis. J Sex Med 2018; 15:935-941. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Revised: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Algeffari M, Jayasena CN, MacKeith P, Thapar A, Dhillo WS, Oliver N. Testosterone therapy for sexual dysfunction in men with Type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Diabet Med 2018; 35:195-202. [PMID: 29171080 DOI: 10.1111/dme.13553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the effectiveness of testosterone therapy on a range of sexual function domains in men with Type 2 diabetes. METHOD Electronic databases were searched for studies investigating the effect of testosterone therapy on sexual function in men with Type 2 diabetes. All randomized controlled trials were considered for inclusion if they compared the efficacy of testosterone therapy with that of placebo and reported sexual function outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed using a random-effects model, and heterogeneity was expressed using the I2 statistic. RESULTS A total of 611 articles were screened. Six randomized control trials, in a total of 587 men with Type 2 diabetes, were eligible for inclusion. The pooled data suggested that testosterone therapy improves sexual desire (random-effects pooled effect size 0.314; 95% CI 0.082-0.546) and erectile function (random-effects pooled effect size 0.203; 95% CI 0.007-0.399) when compared with control groups. Testosterone therapy had no significant effect on constitutional symptoms or other sexual domains compared with control groups. No studies have investigated the incidence of prostate cancer, fertility and cardiovascular disease after testosterone therapy in men with Type 2 diabetes. CONCLUSION Testosterone therapy may moderately improve sexual desire and erectile function in men with Type 2 diabetes; however, available data are limited, and the long-term risks of testosterone therapy are not known in this specific patient group. We conclude that testosterone therapy is a potential treatment for men with Type 2 diabetes non-responsive to phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors. Testosterone therapy could be considered for men with Type 2 diabetes when potential risks and benefits of therapy are carefully considered and other therapeutic options are unsuitable.
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- M Algeffari
- Department of Investigative Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Investigative Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Andrology, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Public Health, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Investigative Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Investigative Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Bąk E, Marcisz C, Krzemińska S, Dobrzyn-Matusiak D, Foltyn A, Drosdzol-Cop A. Relationships of Sexual Dysfunction with Depression and Acceptance of Illness in Women and Men with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 14:ijerph14091073. [PMID: 28926936 PMCID: PMC5615610 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14091073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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An increased prevalence of sexual disorders has been reported in patients with type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study is the assessment of the influence of the psychical condition, the concentration of glycated hemoglobin, the duration of diabetes, the body mass index, the age, and the subjective acceptance of the illness on sexual disorders occurring in women and men with type 2 diabetes. The study enrolled 215 patients (114 women and 101 men) with type 2 diabetes and 183 controls. Sexuality was determined in all of the studied subjects using: the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in women and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) in men. The occurrence of depression symptoms was determined using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), whereas the acceptance of the illness in diabetic patients using the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS). A sexual dysfunction was found in 68% of the studied diabetic women and 17% of controls. The point values of all the examined FSFI domains were significantly lower in women with diabetes than in controls (p < 0.001). Erectile disorders occurred in 82% of the studied men with diabetes and in 41% of the controls (p < 0.001). The point values of all the domains of FSFI and IIEF demonstrated a significantly negative correlation with the total BDI score, which was higher in patients with diabetes than in patients without diabetes, and a positive correlation with the total AIS score (p < 0.001). The occurrence of sexual dysfunction in patients with diabetes correlated with the age and the duration of diabetes. We conclude that sexual disorders in patients with type 2 diabetes demonstrate the correlation with the occurrence of depression and the acceptance of their illness. Sexual disorders in diabetic patients occur more frequently in older patients and in those with a longer duration of diabetes.
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- Ewelina Bąk
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bielsko-Biala, 43-309 Bielsko-Biala, Poland.
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- Department of Gerontology and Geriatric Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Medical University of Silesia, 40-752 Katowice, Poland.
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- Department of Clinical Nursing Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Department of Nursing Propaedeutics, School of Health Sciences, Medical University of Silesia, 40-752 Katowice, Poland.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bielsko-Biala, 43-309 Bielsko-Biala, Poland.
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- Chair of Woman's Health, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 40-752 Katowice, Poland.
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Depressive symptoms and prevalence of erectile dysfunction in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: the Dogo Study. Int J Impot Res 2016; 29:57-60. [PMID: 27853168 DOI: 10.1038/ijir.2016.45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Revised: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 10/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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In several studies of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, a positive association between depressive symptoms and erectile dysfunction (ED) has been reported. No evidence exists, however, regarding the association between depressive symptoms and ED among Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Thus, we examined this issue among Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Study subjects were 469 male Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, aged 19 years or over. ED, moderate to severe ED and severe ED were defined as present when a subject had a Sexual Health Inventory for Men score <22, <12 and <8, respectively. Depressive symptoms were defined as present when a subject had a Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) score >49. Adjustment was made for age, body mass index, waist, duration of type 2 diabetes, current smoking, current drinking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, coronary artery disease, stroke, glycated hemoglobin and diabetic neuropathy. The prevalence values of depressive symptoms, moderate to severe ED and severe ED were 15.1%, 64.2% and 51.0%, respectively. Depressive symptoms were independently positively associated with moderate to severe ED and severe ED (adjusted odds ratios were 2.23 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.17-4.43) and 1.86 (95% CI: 1.04-3.41), respectively). In Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, depressive symptoms may be associated with ED.
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Valero-Rosa J, Campos-Hernández JP, Carrasco-Valiente J, Gómez-Gómez E, Márquez-López FJ, Ruiz-García J, García-Rubio JH, Requena-Tapia MJ, Prieto-Castro R. Prognostic value of penile colour doppler ultrasonography for recovering erectile function after radical prostatectomy. Actas Urol Esp 2016; 40:507-12. [PMID: 27207597 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2016.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Revised: 04/11/2016] [Accepted: 04/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyse the predictive utility of penile colour Doppler ultrasonography after the injection of vasoactive agents for recovering erectile function after radical prostatectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on patients with erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy who were treated with intracavernous injections of prostaglandins E1 between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2012. The study included patients with no history of erectile dysfunction prior to the surgery and who did not respond to medical treatment. Colour Doppler was performed on all patients after the intracavernous injection. A peak systolic velocity ≥30cm/sec and an end diastolic velocity ≤5cm/sec were considered normal haemodynamic values. We assessed the result of the treatment during the follow-up using the International Index of Erectile Function-5. RESULTS We included 197 patients. The mean age was 60.8 (±6.3). The pathological diagnosis for all patients was adenocarcinoma, 74.1% of which were confined to the organ (T1-T2/Nx-N0). Treatment with injections after the surgery was started after a mean duration of 6.8 months (+3.5). The Doppler ultrasonography results were normal for 53 patients (26.9%). During the follow-up, 113 patients (57.4%) maintained functional erections; 55 of these patients (28%) did not require injections. Normal Doppler ultrasonography results were associated with a favourable response to treatment (p<.01). CONCLUSIONS The prostaglandin E1 test will help provide a diagnosis in erectile dysfunction for patients who have undergone prostatectomies. The test helps provide information on the vascular condition of the penis and useful prognostic information for the follow-up of these patients.
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- J Valero-Rosa
- Departamento de Urología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, España.
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- Departamento de Urología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, España
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- Departamento de Urología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, España
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- Departamento de Urología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, España
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- Departamento de Urología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, España
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- Departamento de Urología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, España
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- Departamento de Urología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, España
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- Departamento de Urología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, España
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Trofimenko V, Hotaling JM. Fertility treatment in spinal cord injury and other neurologic disease. Transl Androl Urol 2016; 5:102-16. [PMID: 26904416 PMCID: PMC4739989 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2223-4683.2015.12.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Infertility in individuals with neurologic disorders is complex in etiology and manifestation. Its management therefore often requires a multimodal approach. This review addresses the implications of spinal cord injury (SCI) and other neurologic disease on fertility, including the high prevalence of sexual dysfunction, ejaculation disorders and compromised semen parameters. Available treatment approaches discussed include assisted ejaculation techniques and assisted reproductive technology including surgical sperm retrieval and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).
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- Vera Trofimenko
- 1 Division of Urology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA ; 2 Center for Reconstructive Urology and Men's Health, Division of Urology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- 1 Division of Urology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA ; 2 Center for Reconstructive Urology and Men's Health, Division of Urology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Giovannone R, Busetto GM, Antonini G, De Cobelli O, Ferro M, Tricarico S, Del Giudice F, Ragonesi G, Conti SL, Lucarelli G, Gentile V, De Berardinis E. Hyperhomocysteinemia as an Early Predictor of Erectile Dysfunction: International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) and Penile Doppler Ultrasound Correlation With Plasma Levels of Homocysteine. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e1556. [PMID: 26426624 PMCID: PMC4616856 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000001556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is inability to achieve and maintain an erection to permit satisfactory sexual activity. Homocysteine (Hcys) is a sulfur-containing amino acid synthesized from the essential amino acid methionine. Experimental models have elucidated the role of hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcys) as a strong and independent predictor for atherosclerosis progression and impaired cavernosal perfusion. The aim of this study is to investigate the serum levels of Hcys in our cohort of patients with ED, to compare these values with these of control population and to examine Hcys as a predictive marker for those patients who are beginning to complain mild-moderate ED. A total of 431 patients were enrolled in the study. The whole cohort was asked to complete the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire. The study population was divided in 3 main groups: Group A: 145 patients with no ED serving as a control group; Group B: 145 patients with mild or mild-moderate ED; Group C: 141 patients with moderate or severe ED. Each participant underwent blood analysis. All patients underwent baseline and dynamic penile Doppler ultrasonography. We found in our cohort mean Hcys plasma concentrations significantly higher than the cut-off point in both groups B and C (18.6 ± 4.7 and 28.38 ± 7.8, respectively). Mean IIEF score was 27.9 ± 1.39, 19.5 ± 2.6, and 11.1 ± 2.5 for groups A, B, and C, respectively (P < 0.0001). In the penile Doppler ultrasonography studies, a high significant inverse correlation was detected between the mean values of the 10th minute's peak-systolic velocity (PSV) and Hcys levels for the groups B and C. This establishes a dose-dependent association between Hcys and ED. Furthermore, we showed that Hcys was an earlier predictor of ED than Doppler studies, as the Hcys increase was present in patients with mild ED even before abnormal Doppler values.
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- Riccardo Giovannone
- From the Department of Urology, Policlinico Umberto I Sapienza Rome University, Rome, Italy (RG, GMB, GA, ST, FDG, GR, VG, EDB); Department of Urology, European Oncology Institute (IEO), Milan, Italy (ODC, MF); Department of Urology, Stanford University of School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA (SLC); and Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, Urology Unit, University of Bari, Bari, Italy (GL)
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