PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To define the link between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and sexual dysfunction. The global epidemic of obesity and diabetes has led to a striking increase in the number of people afflicted with the MetS. The MetS consists of a myriad of abnormalities, including central obesity, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. RECENT FINDINGS: Although interest in the MetS initially arose due to its association with cardiovascular disease, subsequent data emerged pointing to a relationship with male sexual dysfunction. SUMMARY: Few randomized studies exist to guide treatment of sexual dysfunction related to MetS; rather, most studies have been observational in nature. Medical therapy has formed the mainstay of treatment.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To define the link between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and sexual dysfunction. The global epidemic of obesity and diabetes has led to a striking increase in the number of people afflicted with the MetS. The MetS consists of a myriad of abnormalities, including central obesity, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. RECENT FINDINGS: Although interest in the MetS initially arose due to its association with cardiovascular disease, subsequent data emerged pointing to a relationship with male sexual dysfunction. SUMMARY: Few randomized studies exist to guide treatment of sexual dysfunction related to MetS; rather, most studies have been observational in nature. Medical therapy has formed the mainstay of treatment.
Authors: Gustavo Romero-Velez; Andrés Lisker-Cervantes; Christian I Villeda-Sandoval; Mariano Sotomayor de Zavaleta; Daniel Olvera-Posada; Juan Gerardo Sierra-Madero; Lucrecia O Arreguin-Camacho; Ricardo A Castillejos-Molina Journal: Sex Med Date: 2014-04 Impact factor: 2.491
Authors: Katherine Lang Rotker; Michael Alavian; Bethany Nelson; Grayson L Baird; Martin M Miner; Mark Sigman; Kathleen Hwang Journal: Asian J Androl Date: 2018 Mar-Apr Impact factor: 3.285