Korean J Urol Oncol.
2015 Dec;13(3):122-127. 10.0000/kjuo.2015.13.3.122.
The Relationship Among Obesity, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Erectile Dysfunction in Korea Men
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- 1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. dr.jhchung@gmail.com
- 2Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Department of Urology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 4Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea.
- 5Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 6Department of Urology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 7Department of Urology, Eulgi University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
- 8Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Kyunghee University, Seoul, Korea.
- 9Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea.
- KMID: 2307844
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/kjuo.2015.13.3.122
Abstract
- PURPOSE
Pathogenically, both erectile dysfunction (ED) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are closely related to vascular problems, and vascular problems are closely associated with obesity. This study evaluated the relationships between obesity, BPH, and ED.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
The medical history of male patients, aged > or =40 years, evaluated at urology outpatient clinics of 11 university hospitals in Korea with chief complaints of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)/BPH and ED were retrospectively evaluated. The correlations of medical history, body mass index (BMI), international prostate symptom score (IPSS), prostate volume, International Index of Erectile Function -5 (IIEF-5), and serum testosterone level were assessed.
RESULTS
Body mass index showed significant correlations with IPSS (r=0.087, p=0.003), prostate volume (r=0.384, p<0.001), IIEF (r=-0.072, p=0.015), and serum testosterone concentration (r=-0.303, p<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS
Body mass index correlates with testosterone concentration, prostate volume, and markers of LUTS and ED in men with the latter conditions.
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