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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
185 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2015-06-01
2015-12-31
Brief Summary
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Male sexual dysfunction is not a single disease. Male sexual arousal refers to the entire process of sexual activity for men, including penile erection, penile penetration, ejaculation, and any obstruction in a single connection. It is a significant psychological distress for affected men, their sexual partners, and their health-related quality of life. Sexual dysfunctions are common among men of all ages and ethnic and cultural backgrounds. It is reported in the literature that 52% of men between the ages of 40-70 experience various degrees of sexual dysfunction.
Cardiovascular disease, smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and metabolic syndrome are risk factors for sexual dysfunction. Although the positive effects of adopting healthy lifestyle changes and dietary habits in reducing the risks of these diseases have been proven, few studies have evaluated the impact of these treatment approaches on sexual dysfunction.
Studies evaluating the relationship between diet and erectile dysfunction have focused more on men with diabetes. Some small studies have also shown that lifestyle modification and weight loss interventions improve erectile dysfunction in men with significant cardiovascular risks. The same is valid for female sexual dysfunction. The Western diet and its components are indirectly associated with sexual morbidity. The Western diet has processed foods, refined carbohydrates, and high sodium and monounsaturated fat content, which have been widely linked to the development of MetS, obesity, and diabetes. These comorbidities are also risk factors for female sexual dysfunction as well.
This study aims to evaluate the relationship between the eating habits of obese and non-obese men and women and their sexual functions.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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CASE_CONTROL
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Sexually active male and female patients
3. 18 years and older age
Exclusion Criteria
2. Female patients with menopause
3. Female patients that have undergone hormone therapy in the last 12 months
4. Sexually inactive male and female patients
5. Patients with diabetes
6. Patients with a history of psychiatric illness
7. Patients with cognitive impairment
8. Patients with hormone-dependent tumors
9. Patients taking a drug known to reduce sexual desire
18 Years
55 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Istanbul University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Fulya Calikoglu
MD, PhD; Academician; Principle Investigator
References
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Esposito K, Ciotola M, Giugliano F, De Sio M, Giugliano G, D'armiento M, Giugliano D. Mediterranean diet improves erectile function in subjects with the metabolic syndrome. Int J Impot Res. 2006 Jul-Aug;18(4):405-10. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijir.3901447. Epub 2006 Jan 5.
La J, Roberts NH, Yafi FA. Diet and Men's Sexual Health. Sex Med Rev. 2018 Jan;6(1):54-68. doi: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2017.07.004. Epub 2017 Aug 1.
Srivatsav A, Balasubramanian A, Pathak UI, Rivera-Mirabal J, Thirumavalavan N, Hotaling JM, Lipshultz LI, Pastuszak AW. Efficacy and Safety of Common Ingredients in Aphrodisiacs Used for Erectile Dysfunction: A Review. Sex Med Rev. 2020 Jul;8(3):431-442. doi: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2020.01.001. Epub 2020 Mar 2.
Cassidy A, Franz M, Rimm EB. Dietary flavonoid intake and incidence of erectile dysfunction. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016 Feb;103(2):534-41. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.115.122010. Epub 2016 Jan 13.
Mykoniatis I, Grammatikopoulou MG, Bouras E, Karampasi E, Tsionga A, Kogias A, Vakalopoulos I, Haidich AB, Chourdakis M. Sexual Dysfunction Among Young Men: Overview of Dietary Components Associated With Erectile Dysfunction. J Sex Med. 2018 Feb;15(2):176-182. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2017.12.008. Epub 2018 Jan 8.
Weinberger JM, Houman J, Caron AT, Anger J. Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review of Outcomes Across Various Treatment Modalities. Sex Med Rev. 2019 Apr;7(2):223-250. doi: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2017.12.004. Epub 2018 Feb 3.
Towe M, La J, El-Khatib F, Roberts N, Yafi FA, Rubin R. Diet and Female Sexual Health. Sex Med Rev. 2020 Apr;8(2):256-264. doi: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2019.08.004. Epub 2019 Oct 25.
Other Identifiers
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2015/1100
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id