World J Mens Health.  2019 Jan;37(1):1-3. 10.5534/wjmh.180015.

Statins and Erectile Dysfunction

• Kostis JB
• Dobrzynski JM

• KMID: 2429716
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5534/wjmh.180015

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Erectile Dysfunction*
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors*
Male

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Forest plot of randomized trials of the effect of statins on the International Index of Erectile Function Score. Solid squares have a size proportional to the inverse of the variance. Horizontal lines denote the 95% confidence interval (CI) for individual trials. Std diff: standard difference.

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