Men's Sexual Health and the Metabolic Syndrome

作者:Meuleman Eric Johan H*
来源:The Journal of Sex Research, 2011, 48(2-3): 142-148.
DOI:10.1080/00224499.2011.558646

摘要

The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the current literature on the impact of the metabolic syndrome on male sexual health and current developments in the management of sexually dysfunctional men with a metabolic syndrome. The increasing prevalence across the world of the metabolic syndromea cluster of cardiovascular disease risk factorscauses the metabolic syndrome to be considered the most important threat to male sexual health of the 21st century. It has been shown to have a negative impact on male sexual function through its relationship with cardiovascular disease risk, its association with hypogonadism, and associated psychosocial factors. Besides established pharmacological and hormonal interventions, lifestyle modification programs are considered important therapeutic tools.

  • 出版日期2011