Serum Uric Acid Is Associated with Erectile Dysfunction: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Chinese Men

摘要: The role that serum uric acid (UA) plays in the pathophysiological development of erectile dysfunction (ED) is controversial. We aimed to screen factors related with ED, and examine association between UA ED. Our data were derived from a cross-sectional Survey on Prevalence East China for Metabolic Diseases Risk Factors study 2014–2015. Questionnaire International Index Erectile Dysfunction-5 was used assessment Data collected three general communities respectively. A total 1365 men enrolled an overall mean age 55.5 ± 10.8 years (range: 20–83 years). prevalence ED 62.4% (51.4% standardized) population. Males older, more prone have higher follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing sex hormone-binding globulin, glycated hemoglobin, fasting plasma glucose levels lower free androgen index (FAI), levels, likely diabetes elevated blood pressure compared those without Age independent influencing Besides, positively correlated FAI after adjustment age. In conclusion, our demonstrated protective might play