Gonadal and erectile dysfunction in diabetics.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The high prevalence of erectile dysfunction in patients with diabetes is caused mainly by vascular and neurological conditions;nevertheless, hypogonadism may also contribute to erectile dysfunction and to changes in mood, libido, body composition, and bone density. Age, obesity, and the assay used to measure testosterone will affect the diagnosis of hypogonadism. This article focuses on the interaction of these conditions and attempts to explain possible mechanisms for observations reported in the literature.
Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Hypogonadism
- Testosterone