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Huangfu Z, Gan X, Yang Y, Pang Q, Zhu B, Zhang X, Wang L. A Mendelian randomization study on causal effects of leisure sedentary behavior on the risk of erectile dysfunction. Andrology 2024. [PMID: 38505906 DOI: 10.1111/andr.13611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Erectile dysfunction has been associated with leisure sedentary behavior in several epidemiological and observational studies. However, the interpretation of these findings is difficult due to residual confounding or reverse causality. OBJECTIVES To explore the causal association between leisure sedentary behavior and erectile dysfunction, and to explore the underlying mechanism using Mendelian randomization. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the present study, publicly available large-scale genome-wide association studies of leisure sedentary behaviors (television watching, computer use, and driving), erectile dysfunction, sex hormones (total testosterone, bioactive testosterone, estradiol, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin, and sex hormone binding globulin), biomarkers of endothelial function (C reactive protein, E-selectin, and matrix metalloproteinase 7), and psychiatric symptoms (depression and anxiety) were used to perform two-sample Mendelian randomization analyses. The inverse variance weighting method was the main method used to estimate the association, and sensitivity analyses were also performed. RESULTS A greater risk of erectile dysfunction was significantly associated with a higher genetic susceptibility to leisure computer usage (odds ratio = 3.57; 95% confidence interval = 1.78-7.16; p < 0.001). No evidence was obtained to suggest that watching television or driving for leisure increased the risk of erectile dysfunction. No association was found between computer use and depression, anxiety, C reactive protein, E-selectin, matrix metalloproteinase 7, or other sex hormones, with the exception of follicle-stimulating hormone levels (odds ratio = 0.29; 95% confidence interval = 0.12-0.69; p = 0.01). No indication of heterogeneity or pleiotropy was identified by sensitivity analysis. DISCUSSION Extended computer usage for leisure raised the likelihood of developing erectile dysfunction, which may be associated to lower follicle-stimulating hormone levels; however, the role of endothelial dysfunction and psychological disorders in the development of erectile dysfunction should not be underestimated. Moderate physical activity may help to correct the dysfunction. CONCLUSION The present study offered substantial evidence for a positive causal association between computer use and the risk of erectile dysfunction. However, a definitive causal association needs to be established by further research.
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- Zhao Huangfu
- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, China
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Nolin MC, Daspe MÈ, Bőthe B, Brassard A, Joyal C, Vaillancourt-Morel MP. Associations Between Contents of Pornography and Sexual Satisfaction and Function Among Young Adults. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2024:1-14. [PMID: 38319285 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2024.2311874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Pornography offers a wide variety of sexual contents and has documented potential positive (e.g., higher sexual satisfaction) and negative associations (e.g., lower sexual function) with sexuality. The aims of this study were to describe the proportion of use of five different contents of pornography (i.e. group sex, passion and romance, gender-bending, taboo transgression and forbidden sex, power, control, and rough sex pornography), to examine gender-based differences in the frequency of use of these contents, and to examine the associations between the frequency of use of these contents and sexual satisfaction and function, considering potential differences among genders and individuals with and without a romantic or sexual partner, and controlling for frequency of masturbation. A sample of 827 young adults (503 women; Mage = 23.44) completed online self-report questionnaires. Results of path analysis indicated that, controlling for frequency of masturbation, the use of passion and romance pornography was associated with higher sexual satisfaction, whereas the use of power, control, and rough sex pornography was associated with lower sexual satisfaction. Cisgender men's use of power, control, and rough sex pornography was also associated with lower sexual function. These findings suggest different associations between pornography use and sexual satisfaction and function depending on the pornographic contents used.
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- Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal
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- Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
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Andersen ML, Gozal D, Pires GN, Tufik S. Exploring the potential relationships among obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and gut microbiota: a narrative review. Sex Med Rev 2023; 12:76-86. [PMID: 37385976 DOI: 10.1093/sxmrev/qead026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Poor sleep quality is closely associated with comorbidities affecting a multitude of organ systems. Among the sleep disorders in the population, there has recently been an increase in the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which has particularly affected men. The intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation associated with OSA can result in the manifestation or aggravation of a number of pathophysiologic conditions, including the impairment of reproductive function in men and women. In this context, erectile dysfunction (ED) is of particular concern. Other consequences of OSA are changes in the gastrointestinal microbiota, with the resultant dysbiosis having potentially harmful consequences that promote downstream exacerbation of various comorbidities. OBJECTIVES This narrative review aims to explore the potential relationships among ED, gut microbiota, and OSA. METHODS A search of the relevant literature was performed in the PubMed, Embase, Medline, and Web of Science databases. RESULTS Sleep is important for regulating the body's functions, and sleep deprivation can negatively affect health. OSA can damage organic functions, including reproductive function, and can lead to ED. Restoring the microbiota and improving sleep can help to improve sexual function or reverse ED and enhance other associated conditions mediated through the gut-brain axis relationship. Probiotics and prebiotics can be used as supportive strategies in the prevention and treatment of OSA, as they help to reduce systemic inflammation and improve intestinal barrier function. CONCLUSION A good diet, a healthy lifestyle, and proper bowel function are essential in controlling depression and several other pathologies. Modulating the gut microbiota through probiotics and prebiotics can provide a viable strategy for developing new therapeutic options in treating many conditions. A better understanding of these a priori unrelated phenomena would foster our understanding of the effects of OSA on human fertility and how changes in gut microbiota may play a role.
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- Monica Levy Andersen
- Departamento de Psicobiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, 04024-002, Brazil
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- Department of Child Health and the Child Health Research Institute, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO 65212, United States
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- Departamento de Psicobiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, 04024-002, Brazil
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- Departamento de Psicobiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, 04024-002, Brazil
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Rezali MS, Mohamad Anuar MF, Abd Razak MA, Chong ZL, Shaharudin AB, Kassim MSA, Mohamed Daud MA, Ismail SB, Said ZM. Prevalence and associated factors of moderate to severe erectile dysfunction among adult men in Malaysia. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21483. [PMID: 38057375 PMCID: PMC10700487 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48778-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a pervasive problem among men, often shrouded in silence and stigma. This manuscript analysed the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019 data to identify the prevalence of moderate to severe ED among men aged 18 and above in Malaysia and describe its associated factors. Self-administered questionnaire on ED utilised a locally validated International Index of Erectile Function. Variables on sociodemographics, risky lifestyles and comorbidities were obtained via an interviewer-administered questionnaire. The prevalence was determined using complex sampling analysis, and logistic regression was used to determine the associated factors of ED. A sample of 2403 men aged ≥ 18 participated, with a moderate to severe ED prevalence was 31.6% (95% CI 28.8, 34.6). The mean (± SD) of the total score of IIEF-5 for overall respondents was 18.16 (± 4.13). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed a significant association between moderate to severe ED among men aged 60 years and above, single or divorcee, men without formal, primary, and secondary education, non-government employees, unemployed, and retiree, as well as physically inactive men. Focused public health interventions are necessary to improve education in sexual health, increase health promotion programs, and promote healthy ageing across the population.
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- Muhammad Solihin Rezali
- Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52, Seksyen U13, Setia Alam, 40170, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Biostatistic and Repository Data, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shah Alam, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52, Seksyen U13, Setia Alam, 40170, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52, Seksyen U13, Setia Alam, 40170, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52, Seksyen U13, Setia Alam, 40170, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52, Seksyen U13, Setia Alam, 40170, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Malaysia
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- Adult Health Sector, Family Health Development Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shah Alam, Malaysia
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Kazan Kizilkurt O, Kazan O, Efiloglu O, Erol B, Yildirim A. Effect of internet pornography use frequency on psychogenic erectile dysfunction severity in young Turkish men: the mediating role of dyadic adjustment. Int J Impot Res 2023:10.1038/s41443-023-00804-3. [PMID: 38052977 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-023-00804-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the effect of the frequency of using pornography on psychogenic erectile dysfunction severity after controlling for other psychological factors. It then evaluated the mediating role of dyadic adjustment regarding this. This study included 66 young married heterosexual male patients who were diagnosed with psychogenic erectile dysfunction after organic causes were excluded. The patients filled out the form about demographics, the age of onset of pornography use, and the frequency of pornography use. All participants were evaluated using a comprehensive data form, the International Index of Erectile Function, the Dyadic Adjustment Scale, the Patient Health Questionnaire-Somatic, Anxiety, and Depressive Symptoms, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. A significant strong negative correlation was determined between the International Index of Erectile Function scores and pornography use frequency (r = -0.535 and p < 0.001). Pornography use frequency and Dyadic Adjustment Scale scores were found to have a significant predictive effect on erectile dysfunction scores in hierarchical regression analysis after controlling for somatization, depression, and perceived stress, which are typically correlated with erectile dysfunction scores (Beta = -0.28, and 0.34 respectively, p = 0.02, and 0.01 respectively). The Sobel test conducted to evaluate the mediating effect of dyadic adjustment revealed that dyadic adjustment played a mediating role in the correlation between pornography use frequency and erectile dysfunction scores (z = -1.988 and p = 0.047, respectively). The most significant observation of this study was the specific causative effect of pornography use frequency on erectile dysfunction severity through dyadic adjustment, especially considering that the frequency of using pornography is a modifiable factor.
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- Ozlem Kazan Kizilkurt
- Department of Psychiatry, Uskudar University, School of Medicine, NPIstanbul Neuropsychiatry Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Urology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Gutierrez-Velarde P, Valladares-Garrido MJ, Peralta CI, Vera-Ponce VJ, Grandez-Urbina JA. Poor sleep quality and erectile dysfunction in students from a Peruvian University: A cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:932718. [PMID: 36817877 PMCID: PMC9928877 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.932718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Objective We aimed to evaluate the association between sleep quality and erectile dysfunction in young university students. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in men aged 18-30 years from Universidad Ricardo Palma, Lima, Peru. The survey comprised the International Index of Erectile Function, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Berlin questionnaire, and questions related to sociodemographic data. Prevalence ratios were estimated with generalized linear models. Results Of 381 participants, the median age was 23 years. Half of the students (50.9%) had poor sleep quality, of which 72.7% had mild erectile dysfunction and 20.6% mild to moderate dysfunction. Prevalence of erectile dysfunction was significantly higher in students with poor sleep quality than in students with good sleep quality (aPR = 6.48; 95% CI: 4.58-9.17) after adjusting for age, academic year, nutritional status, and sleep apnea. In a subsequent exploratory analysis, sleep apnea was associated with a higher prevalence of erectile dysfunction (aPR = 1.19; 95% CI: 1.01-1.39), while overweight (aPR = 0.85; 95% CI: 0.76-0.95) and obesity (aPR = 0.65; 95% CI: 0.52-0.82) were associated with a lower prevalence of this condition. Conclusion Poor sleep quality was independently associated with erectile dysfunction in young university students. This finding suggests that male students are at risk for sexual problems due to possible academic demands and relationship issues.
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- South American Center for Education and Research in Public Health, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, Peru,Epidemiology Office, Hospital Regional Lambayeque, Chiclayo, Peru,*Correspondence: Mario J. Valladares-Garrido ✉
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- School of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Lima, Peru,C. Ichiro Peralta ✉
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- Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Biomédicas de la Universidad Ricardo Palma, Lima, Peru,Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Lima, Peru
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Niu C, Ventus D, Jern P, Santtila P. Premature ejaculation among Chinese urban men: prevalence and correlates. Sex Med 2023; 11:qfac015. [PMID: 37007854 PMCID: PMC10065173 DOI: 10.1093/sexmed/qfac015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Background
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sexual dysfunction worldwide. It leads to substantial distress in men and their partners, constitutes a serious threat to the quality and stability of romantic relationships, and results in a decreased quality of life in a large part of the population.
Aim
We investigated the prevalence of PE and correlated factors in an urban sample of Chinese men.
Methods
In total, 1976 Chinese men aged 18 to 50 years responded to an online questionnaire regarding background information, present and previous sexual experience, frequency of different types of sex, as well as erectile and ejaculatory function.
Outcomes
Participants’ age, assigned sex at birth, sexual identity, relationship status, present and previous sexual experience, frequency of sexual activities, International Index of Erectile Function–5, and Checklist for Early Ejaculation Symptoms were used in the analyses.
Results
Forty-four (2.3%) participants had scores that were indicative or strongly indicative of PE, which was highly correlated with erectile problems. Men with more sexual experience (ie, more sexual partners and longer duration of being sexually active) had fewer ejaculatory problems. More frequent masturbation was associated with ejaculatory problems when controlling for age and education. More frequent partnered sex (ie, penile-vaginal sex) was associated with fewer ejaculatory problems. Ejaculation latency times for different types of sexual activities were positively correlated.
Clinical Translation
The results indicated that ejaculatory problems have complex relationships with sexual experience that clinicians should be aware of.
Strengths and Limitations
This study was the first to investigate PE with the Checklist for Early Ejaculation Symptoms as the measurement tool and the associations between PE and sexual experience, frequency of sexual activities, and sexual function in a large Chinese sample. However, self-reported ejaculation latency times may suffer from problems with validity.
Conclusion
Men’s sexual experience (ie, more sexual partners and longer duration of being sexually active) has an effect on their sexual function, which in turn affects their sexual activity.
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- Caoyuan Niu
- East China Normal University School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, , Shanghai 200062, People’s Republic of China
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences, NYU Shanghai , Shanghai 200122, People’s Republic of China
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- Åbo Akademi University Experience Lab, Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, , Turku FI-20500 , Finland
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- Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology, Åbo Akademi University , Turku FI-20500 , Finland
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- East China Normal University School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, , Shanghai 200062, People’s Republic of China
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences, NYU Shanghai , Shanghai 200122, People’s Republic of China
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Şen V, İrer B, Horsanalı MO, Şahin MO, Eğriboyun S, Kizer O, Öztürk B, Sarıkaya E, Ongun Ş, Üçer O, Bozkurt O, Demir Ö. Changing the Demographic Characteristics of Males with Erectile Dysfunction During the Coronavirus Disease-2019 Pandemic: A Multi-institutional Comparative Analysis with the Non-pandemic Period. JOURNAL OF UROLOGICAL SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.4274/jus.galenos.2021.2021.0050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial of Sildenafil Citrate, Cognitive Behavior Sex Therapy and Integrated Treatment in Men Diagnosed With Non Organic Erectile Dysfunction. Sex Med 2021; 10:100464. [PMID: 34922302 PMCID: PMC8847802 DOI: 10.1016/j.esxm.2021.100464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction The integrated treatment combining phosphodiesterase-type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i) and Cognitive Behavior Sex Therapy (CBST) has been shown to yield promising results in the treatment of Non Organic Erectile Dysfunction (NOED) in young men. Aim The current study aimed to establish the efficacy of integrated treatment combining Sildenafil Citrate (SC) 50mg and CBST as a treatment of choice in young Pakistani men with NOED. Methods One hundred thirty-seven young men were recruited to participate in the study out of 164 men referred from sexual health clinics in Pakistan. They were randomized sequentially into 4 treatment groups namely SC = 35, CBST = 34, integrated treatment = 35, and placebo = 33. 7, 4, 6, and 4 men were dropped out of each treatment group respectively. The data of 116 men were analyzed. The on demand SC 50 mg, twice weekly 50 minutes sessions and home assignments, a combination of SC and 50 minutes sessions, and placebo were administered to firsst, second, third, and fourth group respectively for a period of 12 weeks. The follow-up assessment was done after 12 weeks of post-treatment for all groups. Main Outcome Measures The Urdu standardized versions of International Index of Erectile Functoning-5 (IIEF-5) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) were the main outcome measures. Results The mixed repeated measures analysis of co-variance yielded significant impact of both CBST and integrated treatment groups in improving IIEF-5 scores at post treatment as compared to placebo. The CBST group experienced reduction in depression scores at post treatment as compared to both SC and integrated treatment. Only the integrated treatment brought reduction in anxiety scores at post treatment as compared to SC. The covariates age and NOED duration did not significantly impact the treatment outcome for all treatment groups. Clinical Implications The efficacy of integrated treatment approach for improving symptoms of NOED and associated depression and anxiety is strong clinical implication of the study. Strengths & Limitations The effectiveness of integrated treatment approach in the improvement of NOED symptoms and associated depression and anxiety scores is the main strength of the study. The improvement in depression scores is the added strength of CBST component of integrated treatment approach. The study should have included other PDE5i to compare their effects with the CBST or placebo groups. Conclusion The study concludes that the CBST and integrated treatments are treatment of choice for NOED and associated depression and anxiety in young men. Bilal A, Abbasi NH. Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial of Sildenafil Citrate, Cognitive Behavior Sex Therapy and Integrated Treatment in Men Diagnosed With Non Organic Erectile Dysfunction. Sex Med 2022;10:100464.
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Kirby M. Pornography and its impact on the sexual health of men. TRENDS IN UROLOGY & MEN'S HEALTH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/tre.791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Cai Z, Li H. Developing a prediction model for the self-evaluation of erectile dysfunction in an adult male population. Andrologia 2020; 53:e13880. [PMID: 33108822 DOI: 10.1111/and.13880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to develop an erectile dysfunction (ED) risk assessment tool suitable for the general population. Based on an ED network survey of the general adult male population in China from October to November 2019, a total of 612 cases with a mean age of 31 years (interquartile range: 28-37) with valid data were collected: 357 cases were assigned to the training set and 255 to the validation set. The ED risk prediction model was established by multifactor logistic regression analysis, and nomograms were constructed for visualisation. In the validation set, a receiver operating characteristic curve, calibration curve analysis and decision curve analysis were used to evaluate the discrimination, calibration and clinical usefulness of the ED risk prediction model. Based on multivariate logistic regression, education, smoking, chronic diseases, feelings about one's spouse, frequency of sexual intercourse, masturbation and self-reported sexual satisfaction were selected as predictors to develop the ED prediction model. The model had good discrimination, calibration and clinical applicability. The ED risk prediction model developed in this study can effectively predict ED risk in the general population.
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- Zhonglin Cai
- Department of Urology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Gomes CM, Averbeck MA, Koyama M, Soler R. Association Among Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Erectile Function, and Sexual Satisfaction: Results from the Brazil LUTS Study. Sex Med 2019; 8:45-56. [PMID: 31810862 PMCID: PMC7042170 DOI: 10.1016/j.esxm.2019.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Revised: 09/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) affect ≥60% of adult men and are associated with erectile dysfunction (ED) and sexual dissatisfaction. AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship among male LUTS, ED, and sexual satisfaction. METHODS This was a secondary analysis of the Brazil LUTS study, a cross-sectional, epidemiological survey conducted by telephone interview in 5 cities in Brazil. This analysis included men aged ≥40 years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE LUTS were identified using International Continence Society definitions. LUTS severity was assessed using the International Prostate Symptom Score questionnaire. Erectile function was assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) questionnaire and sexual satisfaction was rated on a 5-point scale. RESULTS 2,433 men participated in the study. Of 2,183 men reporting data on LUTS, 873 (40%) had LUTS "about half the time" or more. The prevalence of ED and sexual dissatisfaction was 14.4% and 7.8%, respectively. The proportion of men reporting ED and sexual dissatisfaction was higher among men with LUTS (24.6% and 13.8%, respectively) than men without LUTS (8.7% and 4.5%, respectively; P < .001). LUTS severity was negatively correlated with IIEF-5 scores (r = -0.199; P < .001); we estimated a 0.431-point decrease in IIEF-5 score per 3-point increase in International Prostate Symptom Score. Increased age and the presence of LUTS were associated with a greater chance of ED and sexual dissatisfaction; depression/anxiety and diabetes were associated with a greater chance of sexual dissatisfaction only. Among men with LUTS, urgency with fear of leaking, urgency urinary incontinence, and nocturnal enuresis were associated with a greater chance of ED, whereas slow stream and urgency urinary incontinence were associated with a greater chance of sexual dissatisfaction. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate that the presence of LUTS is associated with an increased chance of ED and sexual dissatisfaction in Brazilian men and reinforce the importance of a comprehensive assessment of these conditions. Gomes CM, Averbeck MA, Koyama M, et al. Association Among Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Erectile Function, and Sexual Satisfaction: Results from the Brazil LUTS Study. Sex Med 2019;8:45-56.
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- Cristiano Mendes Gomes
- Associate Professor of Urology, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Head of Neuro-Urology, Department of Urology, Moinhos de Vento Hospital, Video-Urodynamics Unit, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Kamiyama Statistical Consulting, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Senior Medical Manager, Department of Medical Affairs - Oncology, Astellas Pharma Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Kessler A, Sollie S, Challacombe B, Briggs K, Van Hemelrijck M. The global prevalence of erectile dysfunction: a review. BJU Int 2019; 124:587-599. [PMID: 31267639 DOI: 10.1111/bju.14813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the global prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED); as well as its association with physiological and pathological ageing by examining the relationship between ED and cardiovascular disease (CVD), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and dementia. We also aimed to characterise discrepancies caused by the use of different ED screening tools. METHODS The Excerpta Medica dataBASE (EMBASE) and Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) were searched to find population-based studies investigating the prevalence of ED and the association between ED and CVD, BPH, and dementia in the general population. RESULTS The global prevalence of ED was 3-76.5%. ED was associated with increasing age. Use of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) and Massachusetts Male Aging Study (MMAS)-derived questionnaire identified a high prevalence of ED in young men. ED was positively associated with CVD. Men with ED have an increased risk of all-cause mortality odds ratio (OR) 1.26 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.01-1.57), as well as CVD mortality OR 1.43 (95% CI 1.00-2.05). Men with ED are 1.33-6.24-times more likely to have BPH then men without ED, and 1.68-times more likely to develop dementia than men without ED. CONCLUSION ED screening tools in population-based studies are a major source of discrepancy. Non-validated questionnaires may be less sensitive than the IIEF and MMAS-derived questionnaire. ED constitutes a large burden on society given its high prevalence and impact on quality of life, and is also a risk factor for CVD, dementia, and all-cause mortality.
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- Anna Kessler
- School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, Translational Oncology and Urology Research (TOUR), London, UK
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- School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, Translational Oncology and Urology Research (TOUR), London, UK
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- Urology Centre, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Urology Centre, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, Translational Oncology and Urology Research (TOUR), London, UK
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Goldstein I, Goren A, Liebert R, Tang WY, Hassan TA. National Health and Wellness Survey exploratory cluster analysis of males 40-70 years old focused on erectile dysfunction and associated risk factors across the USA, Italy, Brazil and China. Int J Clin Pract 2019; 73:1-15. [PMID: 31120179 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Prior studies of erectile dysfunction (ED) tend to narrowly focus on relationships with specific comorbidities, rather than evaluating a more comprehensive array of risk factors and assessing naturalistic patterns among them. This study identifies natural clusters of male characteristics from a general population sample per country, quantifies ED dynamics in these profiles and compares profiles across the US, Italy, Brazil and China samples. METHODS National Health and Wellness Survey 2015 and 2016 patient-reported data on men aged 40-70 years (USA n = 15,652; Italy n = 2,521; Brazil n = 2,822; China n = 5,553) were analysed. Hierarchical agglomerative clustering identified clusters where predictors included demographics, health characteristics/behaviours, ED risk factors and provider visits in the past 6 months. Multinomial logistic regression assessed the independent utility of variables in predicting cluster membership, compared with the healthiest control cluster per country. RESULTS Different natural clusters were found across countries, with four clusters for the USA, Italy and China and three clusters for Brazil. Age, income, employment, health behaviours and ED risk factors predicted different cluster membership across countries. In the USA, Italy and Brazil, younger clusters were predicted by ED, unhealthy behaviours and ED risk factors. Unique cluster profiles were identified in China, with ED and ED risk factors (aside from hypertension) not predicting cluster membership, while socio-demographics and health behaviours were strongly predictive. CONCLUSIONS Natural cluster profiles revealed notable ED rates among adult males of age 40-70 in four different countries. Clusters were mainly predicted by unhealthy behaviours, ED risk factors and ED, regardless of level or presence of positive health characteristics and behaviours. This analysis identified meaningful subgroups of men with heightened ED risk factors, which can help healthcare providers to better recognise specific populations with the greatest need for intervention.
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- Irwin Goldstein
- Director of Sexual Medicine, Alvarado Hospital, San Diego, California
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- Health Outcomes Practice, Kantar Health, New York, New York
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- Health Outcomes Practice, Kantar Health, New York, New York
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- Patient and Health Impact, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Pfizer Inc, New York, New York
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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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Alcohol intake and risk of erectile dysfunction: a dose–response meta-analysis of observational studies. Int J Impot Res 2018; 30:342-351. [DOI: 10.1038/s41443-018-0022-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2016] [Revised: 04/18/2017] [Accepted: 12/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Colson M, Cuzin B, Faix A, Grellet L, Huyghes E. Current epidemiology of erectile dysfunction, an update. SEXOLOGIES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sexol.2018.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Colson M, Cuzin B, Faix A, Grellet L, Huyghes E. Cœur et sexe, quoi de neuf ? SEXOLOGIES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sexol.2018.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Chen J, Chen Y, Gao Q, Chen G, Dai Y, Yao Z, Lu Q. Brain structural network topological alterations of the left prefrontal and limbic cortex in psychogenic erectile dysfunction. Int J Neurosci 2017; 128:393-403. [PMID: 28969487 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2017.1387116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Jianhuai Chen
- Department of Andrology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Andrology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Andrology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Andrology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Andrology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Nanjing Brain Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Child Development and Learning Science, Research Centre For Learning Science, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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Furukawa S, Sakai T, Niiya T, Miyaoka H, Miyake T, Yamamoto S, Kanzaki S, Maruyama K, Tanaka K, Ueda T, Senba H, Torisu M, Minami H, Tanigawa T, Matsuura B, Hiasa Y, Miyake Y. Self-reported sitting time and prevalence of erectile dysfunction in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: The Dogo Study. J Diabetes Complications 2017; 31:53-57. [PMID: 27836682 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2016.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2016] [Revised: 09/23/2016] [Accepted: 10/10/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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AIMS No evidence exists regarding the association between sitting time and erectile dysfunction (ED) among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between self-reported sitting time and ED among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS Study subjects were 430 male Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (mean age, 60.5years). A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on the variables under study. The study subjects were asked about time spent sitting during typical 24-hour periods over the past 12months. Subjects were divided into four groups according to self-reported sitting time: 1) <5hours, 2) 5-7hours, 3) 7-9hours, and 4) ≥9hours. ED was defined as present when a subject had a Sexual Health Inventory for Men score <8. Adjustment was made for age, body mass index, duration of type 2 diabetes, current smoking, current drinking, hypertension, coronary artery disease, stroke, glycated hemoglobin, walking habit, and diabetic neuropathy. RESULTS The prevalence values of moderate to severe ED and severe ED were 36.1% and 49.8%. At least 9hours sitting was independently positively associated with severe ED but not moderate to severe ED; the adjusted OR was 1.84 (95% CI: 1.06-3.33). In the multivariate model, there was a statistically significant inverse exposure-response relationship between the self-reported sitting time and severe ED (p for trend=0.029). CONCLUSIONS Self-reported sitting time may be positively associated with ED in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- Shinya Furukawa
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan; Epidemiology and Medical Statistics Unit, Translational Research Center, Ehime University Hospital, Ehime, Japan.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yawatahama General City Hospital, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Matsuyama Shimin Hospital, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saiseikai Matsuyama Hospital, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Lifestyle-related Medicine and Endocrinology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan; Epidemiology and Medical Statistics Unit, Translational Research Center, Ehime University Hospital, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ehime Prefectural Central Hospital, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saiseikai Saijo Hospital, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ehime Niihama Hospital, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Lifestyle-related Medicine and Endocrinology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Lifestyle-related Medicine and Endocrinology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan; Epidemiology and Medical Statistics Unit, Translational Research Center, Ehime University Hospital, Ehime, Japan
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Wang W, Fan J, Huang G, Zhu X, Tian Y, Tan H, Su L. Meta-Analysis of Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction in Mainland China: Evidence Based on Epidemiological Surveys. Sex Med 2016; 5:e19-e30. [PMID: 28024996 PMCID: PMC5302383 DOI: 10.1016/j.esxm.2016.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2016] [Revised: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Introduction The epidemiologic characteristics of erectile dysfunction (ED) in mainland China remain incompletely understood. Aim To evaluate the overall prevalence and determine the severity of ED in mainland China. Methods An extensive database search was performed of PubMed, Embase, the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database, the WanFang database, the Chinese Biological Medical Literature (CBM) database, and the Chongqing VIP using the following terms: erectile dysfunction, prevalence, epidemiology, epidemiological, and China. Study quality was assessed using the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines. Data were pooled for the random-effects model. Sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess potential bias. Main Outcome Measures All survey studies reporting on the prevalence of ED in mainland China were included. Data extraction was performed independently by two of the authors, and conflicts were resolved by another author. Results Of 2,155 retrieved articles, 25 were included in this meta-analysis with a total of 48,254 participants. The pooled prevalence of ED in men was 49.69% (95% CI = 39.29–60.10). The occurrence rates of ED in age groups younger than 30, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and at least 70 years were 20.86%, 25.30%, 40.48%, 60.12%, 79.10%, and 93.72%, respectively. The severity-specific prevalences of mild, moderate, and severe ED were 32.54%, 9.86%, and 13.97%, respectively. Moreover, the prevalences reported by different diagnostic methods were 14.19% for self-reports, 44.60% for the Chinese Index of Erectile Function, and 49.91% for the International Index of Erectile Function–5. The prevalence map based on a geographic information system showed an unequal geographic distribution. Conclusion ED is highly prevalent in mainland China, and its prevalence increases with age. More high-quality surveys on ED with larger samples throughout mainland China are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Wenying Wang
- Department of Urology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health of Guangxi Medical University; Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of the Prevention and Control of High Prevalence Diseases, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- School of Public Health of Guangxi Medical University; Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of the Prevention and Control of High Prevalence Diseases, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Urology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Center for Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Department of Radiology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA; College of Global Change and Earth System Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health of Guangxi Medical University; Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of the Prevention and Control of High Prevalence Diseases, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
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Park BY, Wilson G, Berger J, Christman M, Reina B, Bishop F, Klam WP, Doan AP. Is Internet Pornography Causing Sexual Dysfunctions? A Review with Clinical Reports. Behav Sci (Basel) 2016; 6:E17. [PMID: 27527226 PMCID: PMC5039517 DOI: 10.3390/bs6030017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Revised: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 08/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Traditional factors that once explained men's sexual difficulties appear insufficient to account for the sharp rise in erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation, decreased sexual satisfaction, and diminished libido during partnered sex in men under 40. This review (1) considers data from multiple domains, e.g., clinical, biological (addiction/urology), psychological (sexual conditioning), sociological; and (2) presents a series of clinical reports, all with the aim of proposing a possible direction for future research of this phenomenon. Alterations to the brain's motivational system are explored as a possible etiology underlying pornography-related sexual dysfunctions. This review also considers evidence that Internet pornography's unique properties (limitless novelty, potential for easy escalation to more extreme material, video format, etc.) may be potent enough to condition sexual arousal to aspects of Internet pornography use that do not readily transition to real-life partners, such that sex with desired partners may not register as meeting expectations and arousal declines. Clinical reports suggest that terminating Internet pornography use is sometimes sufficient to reverse negative effects, underscoring the need for extensive investigation using methodologies that have subjects remove the variable of Internet pornography use. In the interim, a simple diagnostic protocol for assessing patients with porn-induced sexual dysfunction is put forth.
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- Brian Y Park
- Flight Surgeon, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40, Norfolk, VA 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92592, USA.
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- The Reward Foundation, 5 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PR, Scotland, UK.
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- Department of Urology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92592, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92592, USA.
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- Department of Mental Health, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92592, USA.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92592, USA.
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- Department of Mental Health, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92592, USA.
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- Department of Mental Health, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92592, USA.
- Department of Ophthalmology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92592, USA.
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INTRODUCTION Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been significantly associated with many chronic conditions including obesity, the metabolic syndrome, hypogonadism, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease (CVD), lower urinary tract symptoms, and psychiatric/psychological disorders. ED is also a well-established predictor of CVD. AIM This review will focus on the association of ED with cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive conditions and discuss the effects of managing lifestyle factors in order to reduce the burden of ED and consequently outcomes in patients with chronic conditions. METHODS A literature search using Medline, PubMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health), and abstracts from scientific meetings was performed from 1990. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Main outcome measures were improvements in sexual function. RESULTS A total of 59 reviews on the topic were evaluated. CONCLUSIONS Targeting several lifestyle factors associated with CVD/metabolic/cognitive disorders, e.g., smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, and physical activity, can have significant benefits, leading to an improvement in ED as well as testosterone levels and consequently CVD. Kirby M. The circle of lifestyle and erectile dysfunction. Sex Med Rev 2015;3:169-182.
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- Michael Kirby
- The Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care (CRIPACC), University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts, UK; The Prostate Centre, London, UK.
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Abdo CHN. Editorial Comment on "The Impact of Illicit Use of Amphetamine on Male Sexual Functions". J Sex Med 2015. [PMID: 26216394 DOI: 10.1111/jsm.12954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Carmita H N Abdo
- Department and Institute of Psychiatry, Program of Studies in Sexuality (ProSex), Medical School, University of São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil
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Vieira FCDF, Ronsoni MF, Hohl A, Claudino LS, Diaz AP, Schwarzbold ML, Guarnieri R, Nunes JC, Lin K, Walz R. How predictable is the erectile function of patients with epilepsy? Epilepsy Behav 2015; 47:61-5. [PMID: 26043165 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2015.04.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2015] [Revised: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 04/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Erectile dysfunction (ED) is often reported by patients with epilepsy and may be related to endocrine system abnormalities, side effects of antiepileptic drugs, psychiatric comorbidities, and family or social difficulties. AIMS This study aimed to identify independent predictor factors for ED in patients with epilepsy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES the five-question form of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). METHODS Independent predictive factors for ED evaluated by the IIEF-5 questionnaire in 36 patients (mean age: 39 years) with focal epilepsy (mean: 6 seizures/month) were identified by multiple linear regression analysis. RESULTS Eight (21.1%) patients were asymptomatic. Among the symptomatic patients, 11 (28.9%) had mild dysfunction, 10 (26.3%) had moderate dysfunction, and 9 (23.7%) showed severe ED. The multiple linear regression model including family income (B=0.005; p=0.05), education levels in years (B=0.54; p=0.03), depressive symptoms determined by HADS depression subscale (B=-0.49; p=0.03), and prolactin levels (B=-0.45; p=0.07) showed a moderate association (r=0.64) with the IIEF questionnaire and explained 41% (r(2)=0.41) of its variation. CONCLUSIONS Erectile dysfunction is highly prevalent in patients with focal epilepsies. Education, depressive symptoms, and prolactin levels can predict erectile dysfunction in up to 41% of patients with epilepsy. This preliminary report justifies further efforts to make a large sample size study to identify independent biomarkers and therapeutic targets for ED treatment in patients with epilepsy.
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- Centro de Neurociências Aplicadas, Hospital Universitário, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil; Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Centro de Neurociências Aplicadas, Hospital Universitário, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil; Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil; Serviço de Neurologia, Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Centro de Neurociências Aplicadas, Hospital Universitário, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil; Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil; Ambulatório de Transtornos Psiquiátricos Resistentes ao Tratamento Farmacológico (REFRACTA), Serviço de Psiquiatria, Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil; Centro de Epilepsia do Estado de Santa Catarina (CEPES), Hospital Governador Celso Ramos, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Centro de Neurociências Aplicadas, Hospital Universitário, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil; Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil; Ambulatório de Transtornos Psiquiátricos Resistentes ao Tratamento Farmacológico (REFRACTA), Serviço de Psiquiatria, Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Centro de Neurociências Aplicadas, Hospital Universitário, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil; Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil; Ambulatório de Transtornos Psiquiátricos Resistentes ao Tratamento Farmacológico (REFRACTA), Serviço de Psiquiatria, Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil; Centro de Epilepsia do Estado de Santa Catarina (CEPES), Hospital Governador Celso Ramos, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Centro de Neurociências Aplicadas, Hospital Universitário, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil; Unidade de Neuropatologia, Serviço de Patologia, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil; Serviço de Neurologia, Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Centro de Neurociências Aplicadas, Hospital Universitário, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil; Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil; Serviço de Neurologia, Departamento de Clínica Médica, HU, UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil.
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Alvarenga TA, Hirotsu C, Mazaro-Costa R, Tufik S, Andersen ML. Impairment of male reproductive function after sleep deprivation. Fertil Steril 2015; 103:1355-62.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2013] [Revised: 01/16/2015] [Accepted: 02/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Landripet I, Štulhofer A. Is Pornography Use Associated with Sexual Difficulties and Dysfunctions among Younger Heterosexual Men? J Sex Med 2015; 12:1136-9. [DOI: 10.1111/jsm.12853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Huang YP, Chen B, Ping P, Wang HX, Hu K, Yang H, Zhang T, Feng T, Jin Y, Han YF, Wang YX, Huang YR. Asexuality development among middle aged and older men. PLoS One 2014; 9:e92794. [PMID: 24667838 PMCID: PMC3965446 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0092794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2013] [Accepted: 02/26/2014] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Objectives To assess erectile function in middle-aged and older men with asexuality status and further analyze their specific reasons for this condition. Subjects and Methods Men who had regular sexual intercourse attempts (sex frequency≥1 time per month) were classified into mild erectile dysfunction (ED), moderate to severe ED and non-ED according to International Index of Erectile Function-5, and men having no sexual intercourse attempts for at least 6 months were defined as having an asexuality status. The risk factors associated with ED were collected in a sample of 1,531 Chinese men aged 40 to 80 years, and the self-report reasons for asexuality were recorded in asexual cohort individually. Comparative analyses and multivariate regression models were conducted among these groups. Results The prevalence rates of ED and asexuality status were 49.9% and 37.2%. The asexuality status group had higher risk factors than the moderate to severe ED group in terms of old age (age≥65, adjusted odds ratio (OR) 17.69 versus (Vs.) 7.19), diabetes (crude OR: 2.40 Vs. 2.36) and hypertension (crude OR: 1.78 Vs. 1.72). The specific reasons for the asexuality status were “erectile difficulty” (52.9%), “do not care about sexuality” (53.5%)”, “no longer necessary to have sexuality at this age” (47.7%), “severe stress” (44.4%), “severe fatigue” (26.3%) and “masturbation” (26.9%). Conclusions Men with an asexual status suffer from higher risk factors for ED than men with moderate to severe ED. The majority of this asexual status could be attributed to a full ED, although the reasons for this transient asexuality also involved sexual attitudes and interests, sexual partners and masturbation.
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- Yan-Ping Huang
- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China
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Data on the utilization of treatment modalities for ED in Taiwan in the era of PDE5 inhibitors. Int J Impot Res 2014; 26:141-5. [DOI: 10.1038/ijir.2013.53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2013] [Revised: 09/09/2013] [Accepted: 12/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Chen S, Wu R, Huang Y, Zheng F, Ou Y, Tu X, Zhang Y, Gao Y, Chen X, Zheng T, Yang Q, Wan Z, Zhang Y, Sun X, Liu G, Deng C. Insulin resistance is an independent determinate of ED in young adult men. PLoS One 2013; 8:e83951. [PMID: 24391852 PMCID: PMC3877124 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0083951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2013] [Accepted: 11/11/2013] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background Insulin resistance (IR) triggers endothelial dysfunction, which contributes to erectile dysfunction (ED) and cardiovascular disease. Aim To evaluate whether IR was related to ED in young adult patients. Methods A total of 283 consecutive men complaining of ED at least six months were enrolled, with a full medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests collected. Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index (QUICKI) was used to determine IR. The severity of ED was assessed by IIEF-5 questionnaire. Endothelial function was assessed by ultrasonographic examination of brachial artery flow mediated dilation (FMD). Results IR was detected in 52% patients. Subjects with IR had significant higher total cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-c), glycated haemoglobin (HBA1c), high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and body mass index (BMI), but showed significant lower IIEF-5 score, FMD%, high density lipoprotein -cholesterol (HDL-c), testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) levels than patients without IR. Multiple regression analysis showed QUICKI and testosterone were independent predictors of IIEF-5 score. Furthermore, the incidence of IR was correlated with the severity of ED. Conclusions Compared with other CVFs, IR was found as the most prevalent in our subjects. Besides, IR was independently associated with ED and its severity, suggesting an adverse effect of insulin resistance on erectile function.
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- Shengfu Chen
- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Wake Forest University, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Wake Forest University, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America
- * E-mail: (XS); (GL); (CD)
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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Ludwig W, Phillips M. Organic causes of erectile dysfunction in men under 40. Urol Int 2013; 92:1-6. [PMID: 24281298 DOI: 10.1159/000354931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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There are a significant number of men under 40 who experience erectile dysfunction (ED). In the past, the vast majority of cases were thought to be psychogenic in nature. Studies have identified organic etiologies in 15-72% of men with ED under 40. Organic etiologies include vascular, neurogenic, Peyronie's disease (PD), medication side effects and endocrinologic sources. Vascular causes are commonly due to focal arterial occlusive disease. Young men with multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and trauma in close proximity to the spinal cord are at increased risk of ED. It is estimated that 8% of men with PD are under 40, with 21% of these individuals experiencing ED. Medications causing ED include antidepressants, NSAIDs and finasteride (Propecia), antiepileptics and neuroleptics. Hormonal sources are uncommon in the young population, however possible etiologies include Klinefelter's syndrome, congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, and acquired hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. The workup of young men with ED should include a thorough history and physical examination. The significant prevalence of vascular etiologies of ED in young men should prompt consideration of nocturnal penile tumescence testing and penile Doppler ultrasound. Treatment options that may improve ED include exercise and oral PDE-5 inhibitors.
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- Department of Urology, Center for Sexual Health, George Washington University, Washington, D.C., USA
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Capogrosso P, Colicchia M, Ventimiglia E, Castagna G, Clementi MC, Suardi N, Castiglione F, Briganti A, Cantiello F, Damiano R, Montorsi F, Salonia A. One patient out of four with newly diagnosed erectile dysfunction is a young man--worrisome picture from the everyday clinical practice. J Sex Med 2013; 10:1833-41. [PMID: 23651423 DOI: 10.1111/jsm.12179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common complaint in men over 40 years of age, and prevalence rates increase throughout the aging period. Prevalence and risk factors of ED among young men have been scantly analyzed. AIM Assessing sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of young men (defined as ≤ 40 years) seeking first medical help for new onset ED as their primary sexual disorder. METHODS Complete sociodemographic and clinical data from 439 consecutive patients were analyzed. Health-significant comorbidities were scored with the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI). Patients completed the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Descriptive statistics tested sociodemographic and clinical differences between ED patients ≤ 40 years and >40 years. RESULTS New onset ED as the primary disorder was found in 114 (26%) men ≤ 40 years (mean [standard deviation [SD]] age: 32.4 [6.0]; range: 17-40 years). Patients ≤ 40 years had a lower rate of comorbid conditions (CCI = 0 in 90.4% vs. 58.3%; χ(2) , 39.12; P < 0.001), a lower mean body mass index value (P = 0.005), and a higher mean circulating total testosterone level (P = 0.005) as compared with those >40 years. Younger ED patients more frequently showed habit of cigarette smoking and use of illicit drug, as compared with older men (all P ≤ 0.02). Premature ejaculation was more comorbid in younger men, whereas Peyronie's disease was prevalent in the older group (all P = 0.03). At IIEF, severe ED rates were found in 48.8% younger men and 40% older men, respectively (P > 0.05). Similarly, rates of mild, mild-to-moderate, and moderate ED were not significantly different between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS This exploratory analysis showed that one in four patients seeking first medical help for new onset ED was younger than 40 years. Almost half of the young men suffered from severe ED, with comparable rates in older patients. Overall, younger men differed from older individuals in terms of both clinical and sociodemographic parameters.
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- Paolo Capogrosso
- Department of Urology, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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Kam SC, Do JM, Choi JH, Jeon BT, Roh GS, Hyun JS. In Vivo and in Vitro Animal Investigation of the Effect of a Mixture of Herbal Extracts from Tribulus terrestris and Cornus officinalis on Penile Erection. J Sex Med 2012; 9:2544-51. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2012.02889.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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La dysfonction érectile au Congo : premières données sur la fréquence de ce motif de consultation et profil clinique au centre hospitalier universitaire de Brazzaville. Basic Clin Androl 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s12610-012-0169-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Résumé
Objectif
Étudier les facteurs de risque et les résultats des investigations diagnostiques de la dysfonction érectile en consultation urologique à Brazzaville.
Méthodologie
Il s’agissait d’une étude prospective concernant 40 patients âgés de 20 à 80 ans vus en consultation externe d’urologie-andrologie du centre hospitalier et universitaire de Brazzaville pour dysfonction érectile, de décembre 2009 à août 2010. Les renseignements de la fiche d’enquête concernaient l’âge, les antécédents, les facteurs de risque, les caractéristiques cliniques et paracliniques, et l’Index international de la fonction érectile (IIEF-5) dans sa version française. Les logiciels Epi info version 3.5.1 et SPSS 11.5 ont permis l’enregistrement et l’analyse des données. Le test de Khi 2 a été utilisé pour la comparaison des variables quantitatives et le test d’analyse de variance (ANOVA) pour les variables qualitatives. Le seuil de significativité était de 0,05.
Résultats
La fréquence de la dysfonction érectile était de 14,7 %, avec une moyenne d’âge de 50,7 ± 12,3 ans (27–77 ans). La tranche d’âge de 40 à 50 ans était la plus touchée. La durée moyenne de l’ancienneté était de 2,6 ± 2,2 ans (trois mois à neuf ans). Les pathologies associées ont été l’HTA (22,5 %) et le diabète (15 %). Les facteurs de risque retrouvés ont été l’alcoolisme (75 %), le tabagisme (25 %) et l’obésité (12,5 %). La dysfonction érectile était sévère dans 47,5 % des cas et la sévérité était corrélée à l’âge. Elle était insupportable dans 40 % des cas.
Conclusion
La dysfonction érectile concerne 14,7 % des patients vus en consultation urologique. Ce chiffre est certainement sous-estimé en raison des tabous et de la pudeur.
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Wu H, Lee C, Chen C, Sun C. Penile Arterial Waveform Analyzing System for Early Identification of Young Adults with High Risk of Erectile Dysfunction. J Sex Med 2012; 9:1094-105. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2011.02594.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Taloyan M, Wajngot A, Johansson SE, Tovi J, Sundquist J. Ethnic differences in dissatisfaction with sexual life in patients with type 2 diabetes in a Swedish town. BMC Public Health 2010; 10:536. [PMID: 20825634 PMCID: PMC2944369 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2010] [Accepted: 09/08/2010] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background The first aim of this study was to analyze whether self-reported satisfaction with one's sexual life was associated with ethnicity (Swedish and Assyrian/Syrian) in patients with type 2 diabetes. The second was to study whether the association between satisfaction with one's sexual life and ethnicity remained after controlling for possible confounders such as marital status, HbA1c, medication, and presence of other diseases. Methods This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted at four primary health care centers in the Swedish town of Södertälje. A total of 354 persons (173 ethnic Assyrians/Syrians and 181 ethnic Swedes) participated. Results The total prevalence of self-reported dissatisfaction with one's sexual life in both groups was 49%. No significant ethnic differences were found in the outcome. In the final model, regardless of ethnicity, the odds ratio (OR) for self-reported dissatisfaction with one's sexual life in those ≥ 70 years old was 2.52 (95% CI 1.33-4.80). Among those living alone or with children, the OR was more than three times higher than for married or cohabiting individuals (OR = 3.10, 95% CI 1.60-6.00). Those with other diseases had an OR 1.89 times (95% CI 1.10-3.40) higher than those without other diseases. Conclusions The findings demonstrate that almost half of participants were dissatisfied with their sexual life and highlight the importance of sexual life to people with type 2 diabetes. This factor should not be ignored in clinical evaluations. Moreover, the findings demonstrate that it is possible to include questions on sexual life in investigations of patients with type 2 diabetes and even in other health-related, questionnaire studies, despite the sensitivity of the issue of sexuality.
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- Marina Taloyan
- Center for Primary Health Care Research, Region Skåne, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
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