The role of male hypogonadism, aging, and chronic diseases in characterizing adult and elderly men with erectile dysfunction: a cross-sectional study.

Giuseppe Lisco Triggiani Vincenzo Bartolomeo NicolaMaria Isabella RamunniCarla PelusiGiovanni De Pergola Edoardo Guastamacchia Emilio Jirillo Vito Angelo Giagulli

Published in: Basic and clinical andrology (2023)

Serum FT, SHBG, and CCI are the leading determinants of ED severity. Besides overt hypogonadism, a relevant burden of severe NTCDs in middle-aged or older adults features the patient's characteristics who will suffer from severe ED. Appropriate clinical approaches and, when necessary, treatments are required in these clusters of patients.

Keyphrases

middle aged
emergency department
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
physical activity
peritoneal dialysis
chronic kidney disease
case report
neuropathic pain
risk factors
replacement therapy
patient reported outcomes
spinal cord