The association between physical activity and erectile dysfunction: A cross-sectional study in 20,789 Brazilian men.

Abstract

IntroductionErectile dysfunction, defined as the inability to achieve and/or maintain a penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse is associated with impaired quality of life and cardiovascular diseases in men older than 40 years.ObjectiveTo evaluate the association between erectile dysfunction and physical activity levels in a large cohort of men.MethodsData from 20,789 males aged 40 years and over who participated in the check-up screening between January of 2008 and December of 2018 were included in this study. In this sample, data about erectile dysfunction, physical activity levels, clinical profile and laboratory exams were obtained. Logistic regression models were performed.ResultsIndividuals with erectile dysfunction were older (49.1 ±6.9 vs. 54.8±8.8 years old, pConclusionLow and high physical activity levels were associated with more than 20% reduction in the risk of erectile dysfunction in men aged 40 years or older.