Depression a risk factor for ED in diabetic men
January 17, 2007

New York, Jan 17:: According to latest study it has been found that depression is one of the most important factor responsible for erectile dysfunction.

In fact, the authors point out, there appears to be a vicious cycle, in which depression may instigate the development of ED, while the ED symptoms perpetuate the symptoms of depression. Thus, ED in diabetic patients is not related entirely to organic factors.

Dr Antonio Nicolucci, from Consorzio Mario Negri Sud in S. Maria Imbaro in Italy, and his associates point out that, as the incidence of diabetes grow;

Prevention of ED will require strategies that address modifiable risk factors.

According to a study developed during a questionnaire with diabetic patients

It has been found that five hundred men reported ED at the start of the study, and an additional 192 developed the disorder during follow-up.

Moreover High blood pressure also contributes to erectile dysfunction

Other characteristics linked with the development of ED were older age, longer duration of diabetes, worse metabolic control, and history of smoking.

Summing up, Nicolucci and his associates note, "erectile problems are not necessarily an inevitable outcome of the aging process since they are also related to modifiable risk factors such as poor metabolic control and cigarette smoking" and total cholesterol levels.

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