Exercise is Associated with Better Erectile Function in Men Under 40 as Evaluated by the International Index of Erectile Function

Hsiao, Wayland; Shrewsberry, Adam B.; Moses, Kelvin A.; Johnson, Timothy V.; Cai, Amanda; Stuhldreher, Peter; Dusseault, Beau N.; Ritenour, Chad W.M.

doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2011.02560.x

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“…[7][8][9] In addition, several studies have suggested that an increase in physical activity may improve sexual function. [10][11][12] Swimming is a good alternative to land-based exercises in older patients with conditions such as arthritis, 13 who are known to be at a higher risk of ED. 14,15 Interestingly, oxygen utilization data suggest that the energy use during swimming in humans is similar to that in rats.…”

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Effects of swimming activity on the copulatory behavior of sexually active male rats

Allouh

2014

Int J Impot Res

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Physical activity has long been associated with better sexual function. This study investigated the effects of moderate swimming exercise on the copulatory behavior of sexually potent male rats. Two sets of sexually potent male rats -highly active and moderately active- were identified depending on baseline sexual activity. Each of the two sets of rats was further randomly divided into two groups (swimming and sedentary). There were 16 rats in each of the four study groups (highly active swimming, highly active sedentary, moderately active swimming and moderately active sedentary). The copulatory behavior parameters and serum testosterone levels were measured and compared between the rats of the swimming and sedentary groups following a month long training period in which rats were made to swim for 1 h every alternate day. Swimming significantly improved the sexual performance of highly active rats, as indicated by increased intromission frequency and intromission ratio, compared with the sedentary controls. Swimming improved both sexual desire and performance, as indicated by reduced mount latency and increased intromission ratio, respectively, in swimming moderately active rats compared with the sedentary moderately active controls. Therefore, swimming activity improves the copulatory behavior of both highly active and moderately active male rats.

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Effects of swimming activity on the copulatory behavior of sexually active male rats

Allouh

2014

Int J Impot Res

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“…Then, there was no significant difference in erectile hardness in terms of lifestyle factors. There were two studies that “In age‐adjusted multivariate logistic regression, risk factors for a lower EHS (defined as EHS ≤2) were heavy smoking, which was defined as more than two packs per day” and “Sedentary lifestyle (physical activity: ≤1400 kcal/week) was associated with increased dysfunction in the following domains of the IIEF.” We considered the lack of significant difference in the present study to be due to the differences in background and definitions of smoking and exercise intensity.…”

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Lipid abnormality, current diabetes and age affect erectile hardness: An analysis of data from complete medical checkups carried out at a single hospital

Ishikawa¹,

Sasaki

Tanifuji

et al. 2020

Int J of Urology

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Objectives To investigate the correlation between the Erection Hardness Score and both erectile function and metabolic and lifestyle factors. Methods This study included 548 men who underwent a complete standard medical checkup at Yokohama Shin‐midori General Hospital between 1 July 2016 and 31 August 2018, and answered the question about erectile hardness. The following variables were evaluated: age, erectile hardness on the Erection Hardness Score, erectile function on the Sexual Health Inventory for Men, current medical history (diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, heart disease, stroke), metabolic risk factors (abdominal circumference, hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, lipid abnormality) and lifestyle factors. First, to examine the correlation between erectile hardness and erectile function, the mean Sexual Health Inventory for Men score by Erection Hardness Score grade was determined for each age group. Then, an analysis was carried out to examine the association between erectile hardness and age, current medical history, metabolic risk factors, and lifestyle factors. Results In each age group, a lower Erection Hardness Score grade was associated with a lower mean Sexual Health Inventory for Men score. Lipid abnormality, diabetes and age were independent risk factors for decreased erectile hardness. Conclusions Erection Hardness Score is a useful tool that can easily and accurately assess erectile function in the settings of medical checkups and clinical practice. Diabetes and lipid abnormality affect erectile hardness.

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“…Although obesity appears not to be a risk factor for ED in young men, weight loss has been found to improve erectile function in men aged 35-55 [42]. Interestingly, exercise also is associated with better erectile function in men under 40 [43]. Smoking and recreational drug use should be discontinued, as they are modifiable behaviors associated with ED in younger men.…”

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Organic Causes of Erectile Dysfunction in Men Under 40

Ludwig

Phillips²

2013

Urol Int

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There are a significant number of men under 40 who experience erectile dysfunction (ED). In the past, the vast majority of cases were thought to be psychogenic in nature. Studies have identified organic etiologies in 15-72% of men with ED under 40. Organic etiologies include vascular, neurogenic, Peyronie's disease (PD), medication side effects and endocrinologic sources. Vascular causes are commonly due to focal arterial occlusive disease. Young men with multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and trauma in close proximity to the spinal cord are at increased risk of ED. It is estimated that 8% of men with PD are under 40, with 21% of these individuals experiencing ED. Medications causing ED include antidepressants, NSAIDs and finasteride (Propecia), antiepileptics and neuroleptics. Hormonal sources are uncommon in the young population, however possible etiologies include Klinefelter's syndrome, congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, and acquired hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. The workup of young men with ED should include a thorough history and physical examination. The significant prevalence of vascular etiologies of ED in young men should prompt consideration of nocturnal penile tumescence testing and penile Doppler ultrasound. Treatment options that may improve ED include exercise and oral PDE-5 inhibitors.

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Exercise is Associated with Better Erectile Function in Men Under 40 as Evaluated by the International Index of Erectile Function

Cited by 44 publications

References 21 publications

Effects of swimming activity on the copulatory behavior of sexually active male rats

Effects of swimming activity on the copulatory behavior of sexually active male rats

Lipid abnormality, current diabetes and age affect erectile hardness: An analysis of data from complete medical checkups carried out at a single hospital

Organic Causes of Erectile Dysfunction in Men Under 40

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