Iron homeostasis alterations and erectile dysfunction: A new issue in erectile disfunction treatment?

Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2024 Feb 16;96(1):12245. doi: 10.4081/aiua.2024.12245.

Abstract

To the Editor, Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most prevalent conditions affecting men globally, with significant psychological and social consequences. The prevalence varies across different populations, and it is estimated around 50% in men aged between 40 to 70. The etiology of ED is multifactorial, involving a complex crosstalk between psychological, hormonal, neurogenic, vascular, and structural factors [...].

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Erectile Dysfunction* / epidemiology
  • Erectile Dysfunction* / etiology
  • Erectile Dysfunction* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Iron
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Iron