The Relationship Among Obesity, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Erectile Dysfunction in Korea Men.
- Author:
Jun Sang SUH
1
;
Jung Hoon CHO
;
Won Sik JEONG
;
U Syn HA
;
Jae Hyun BAE
;
Tae Hyo KIM
;
Jae Heon KIM
;
Seung Hwan LEE
;
Hee Ju CHO
;
Koo Han YOO
;
Hyung Lae LEE
;
In Ho JANG
;
Seung Wook LEE
;
Jae Hoon CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. dr.jhchung@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Body mass index;
Benign prostatic hyperplasia;
Erectile dysfunction
- MeSH:
Ambulatory Care Facilities;
Body Mass Index;
Erectile Dysfunction*;
Hospitals, University;
Humans;
Korea*;
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms;
Male;
Obesity*;
Prostate;
Prostatic Hyperplasia*;
Retrospective Studies;
Testosterone;
Urology
- From:Korean Journal of Urological Oncology
2015;13(3):122-127
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
