ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION SCREENING AND ITS RELATION WITH THE RISK FACTORS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN TYPE 2 DIABETES

Abstract

Aim. To evaluate the relations of cardiovascular risk factors and erectile dysfunction (ED) in type 2 diabetes patients (DM2) in Azerbaidzhan population.Material and methods. Into the momentary, clinical and epidemiological study, 153 males were included, age 30-69 y.o., responded for the “ARIC” survey on ED, with the grade of disorder measured in points. The various risk factors were evaluated as well.Results. It is found that in DM2 patients, with the age, in smokers and alcoholics, in overweight, in raised blood pressure, low physical activity, with long lasting disease and inadequate glycemia control, the prevalence of ED of various grades was statistically significantly higher. In Azerbaidzhan population among DM2 patients, ED was found in 90,2%. There was close relation revealed, for all studied factors and ED severity.Conclusion. The adequate prevention and treatment strategies will make it to improve erectile function and might influence positively the prognosis of cardiovascular diseases.

Keywords

• type 2 diabetes mellitus
• erectile dysfunction
• risk factors