Aging and erectile function. (4th December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meldrum, David R.; Morris, Marge A.; Gambone, Joseph C.; Esposito, Katherine
• Is Part Of: Aging male. Volume 23:Number 5(2020)
• Page Start: 1115
• Page End: 1124
• Publication Date: 2020-12-04
• Subjects: Erectile dysfunction -- nitric oxide -- oxidative stress -- obesity -- insulin resistance -- pelvic floor exercises; Aging -- Periodicals; Men -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; Men -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; Aging -- periodicals; Geriatric -- periodicals; Men -- periodicals; Aged -- periodicals; Aged, 80 and over -- periodicals; 612.67
• DOI: 10.1080/13685538.2019.1686756
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-5538

Abstract

Abstract: The authors review and discuss numerous factors that influence erectile function and their interactions, based on the published literature. Of critical importance are vascular nitric oxide; nutrition; exercise; weight control and maintaining insulin sensitivity; early treatment of hypertension with attention to effects on erectile function; avoiding sources of oxidative stress such as obesity and smoking; reducing inflammation (e.g. from gingivitis); improving pelvic floor muscle strength; and inhibiting cyclic GMP break-down. The described interventions act on different aspects of erectile biochemistry and physiology. Therefore, combining multiple therapeutic approaches will yield maximum benefits for erectile and vascular and general health.