Abstract
While it has been difficult to establish causality, strong associations between erectile dysfunction (ED) and lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity/metabolic syndrome, smoking, and psychosocial factors have been identified. The pathophysiology behind the associations is thought to center around endothelial dysfunction. Similar to the beneficial effects noted in CVD, studies have suggested a beneficial impact of lifestyle modifications on improving ED and underline the importance of encouraging a healthy lifestyle in the management of ED.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women |
Subtitle of host publication | An Interdisciplinary Approach |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 65-72 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781493931002 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781493930999 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Erectile dysfunction
- Hypertension
- Lifestyle
- Metabolic syndrome
- Obesity
- Physical activity
- Smoking
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine