Impact of high visceral adiposity index associated with metabolic syndrome on erectile function in sexually active men: Results of a cross-sectional study.

Mustafa Suat BolatMustafa Latif OzbekBekir ŞahinMerve YılmazFatih KocamanogluRecep BuyukalpelliAhmet Tevfik SunterRamazan Asci

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2021)

Compared with non-MeTS, the presence of MeTS has emerged as a risk factor for patients with ED with high VAI levels while the other sexual functions are preserved. Management of ED patients with MeTS should cover a comprehensive metabolic and endocrinological evaluation in addition to andrological work up.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
emergency department
insulin resistance
mental health
physical activity
risk factors
skeletal muscle
benign prostatic hyperplasia