Modifying risk factors to prevent and treat erectile dysfunction.

摘要: ABSTRACT Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common complaint in men over 40 years of age and prevalence rates increase with age. Comorbidities such as heart disease, diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, depression have been described primary risk factors for the development ED. Additionally, number modifiable lifestyle factors, including physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, diabetes control, obesity, associated Aim The association behavioral ED, mainly among without recognized comorbidities, opens possibility intervention strategies to prevent potentially improve erectile function patients suffering Conclusion While intriguing, most literature evidence not completely scientifically compelling how modifying can function. Weight loss may reverse ED through other mechanisms, namely, decreased inflammation, increased serum testosterone levels, improved mood self-esteem. Currently, at hand recommends that patient education should be aimed increasing exercise, reducing weight achieve body mass index less than 30 kg/m 2 , stopping smoking or restore function, established comorbidities. When comorbidities are present, modifications important preventing sexual dysfunction. These include precise glycemic control diabetic use pharmacologic therapies hypertension depression, which likely cause side effects. Glina S, Sharlip ID, Hellstrom WJG. Modifying treat J Sex Med 2013;10:115-119.