Nelson Vergel
Founder, ExcelMale.com
Obes Res Clin Pract. 2013 Dec;7(6):e450-4.
Improvement in erectile function following weight loss in obese men: the SHED-IT randomized controlled trial.
Collins CE, Jensen ME, Young MD, Callister R, Plotnikoff RC, Morgan PJ.
Abstract
In a randomized controlled trial 145 sexually active overweight/obese men received either a male only SHED-IT (Self Help Exercise and Diet Using IT) weight loss program or a wait-list control. Erectile function (IIEF-5) was compared between men in the active intervention versus controls. IIEF-5 was assessed at baseline, 3 months (post-intervention) and 6 months (3-month follow-up). Intention-to-treat analysis revealed a significant intervention effect for erectile function (p = 0.018) at 6 months (+1.4; 95% CI 0.3,2.4; d = 0.32). A minimal contact, gender-tailored weight loss program significantly improved men's erectile function. Further studies evaluating change in erectile function with weight loss are warranted.
Improvement in erectile function following weight loss in obese men: the SHED-IT randomized controlled trial.
Collins CE, Jensen ME, Young MD, Callister R, Plotnikoff RC, Morgan PJ.
Abstract
In a randomized controlled trial 145 sexually active overweight/obese men received either a male only SHED-IT (Self Help Exercise and Diet Using IT) weight loss program or a wait-list control. Erectile function (IIEF-5) was compared between men in the active intervention versus controls. IIEF-5 was assessed at baseline, 3 months (post-intervention) and 6 months (3-month follow-up). Intention-to-treat analysis revealed a significant intervention effect for erectile function (p = 0.018) at 6 months (+1.4; 95% CI 0.3,2.4; d = 0.32). A minimal contact, gender-tailored weight loss program significantly improved men's erectile function. Further studies evaluating change in erectile function with weight loss are warranted.
