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Weight-Loss Surgery Benefits Obesity Related Ed Patients
Wednesday Jun 03, 2009
Weight Loss Surgery is beneficial for weight loss related erectile dysfunction patients. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve or sustain erection sufficient for sexual intercourse and is quite common in obese people. Obese men with ED have low levels of testosterone, and lower still if their girth is greater. Excess abdominal fat, cardiovascular disease, high blood lipids and type-2 diabetes have been associated with ED.
"This is a landmark study that shows sexual health is clearly linked to overall health," said Irwin Goldstein, who directs the sexual medicine programme at San Diego's Alvarado Hospital.
However, similar benefits are not as clear for women. Obese women do report more sexual impairment than obese men. Published studies indicate this may be more related to low self-esteem, unsatisfactory relationships, social stigma, and other psychological issues.
Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are the most popular drugs prescribed to combat erectile dysfunction problem in men. |
