Sexual dysfunction in general and erectile dysfunction (ED) in particular significantly affect men's quality of life. It has been observed clinically that some patients who have ED, also develop osteoporosis. In this study Prague researchers investigated the relationship between erectile dysfunction and osteoporosis in men.
- Ninety-five men with erectile dysfunction and 82 men with normal sexual function were included in the study.
- The men's sexual functions were evaluated by International Index of Erectile Function-5 items (IIEF-5).
- All men received a Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA; Hologic) scan to measure bone mineral density (BMD) for osteoporosis.
