The association between sexual dysfunction and prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Diliyaer Dilixiati Kaisaierjiang KadierDuolikun LaihaitiJian-De LuBaihetiya AzhatiMulati Rexiati

Published in: The journal of sexual medicine (2023)

Our systematic review and meta-analysis results suggest that men with SD have a higher risk of PCa and higher PSA levels than men without SD. However, this is merely inferential, and causality cannot be determined based on the current data. Further longitudinal studies should be performed to validate our preliminary findings.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
radical prostatectomy
middle aged
electronic health record
oxidative stress
mental health
big data
case control
adverse drug
artificial intelligence
deep learning
drug induced