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Erectile Dysfunction in Relation to Metabolic Disorders and the Concentration of Sex Hormones in Aging Men

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  • Rył Aleksandra

    (Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Szylińska Aleksandra

    (Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Rotter Iwona

    (Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland)

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between the prevalence of erectile dysfunction in men as diagnosed by the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire and the respective levels of sex hormones and biochemical parameters, as well as indices of visceral fat accumulation and activity. Material and Methods: The study comprised 148 male (60–75 years) patients from primary care outpatient clinics in the city of Szczecin (Poland). The men were asked to complete a shortened survey questionnaire with sociodemographic data, as well as a shortened version of the IIEF (five items). Venous blood samples were collected. Total testosterone (TT), estradiol (E2), sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), total cholesterol (ChT), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), triglycerides (TG), fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and albumin were determined. Lipid accumulation product (LAP) and visceral adiposity index (VAI) were calculated. Results: A correlation was found in the analysis of LAP index values (OR = 1.017; p = 0.050). The analysis of hormone concentrations showed a correlation between the diagnosed trait and the value of TT (OR = 1.216; p = 0.046) and SHBG (OR = 1.020; p = 0.007). Conclusions: VAI and LAP have been shown to be good indicators for assessing erectile dysfunction in men over 60 years of age.

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  • Rył Aleksandra & Szylińska Aleksandra & Rotter Iwona, 2022. "Erectile Dysfunction in Relation to Metabolic Disorders and the Concentration of Sex Hormones in Aging Men," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-9, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:13:p:7576-:d:844192
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