title: Metabolic syndrome and sexual dysfunction.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To define the link between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and sexual dysfunction. The global epidemic of obesity and diabetes has led to a striking increase in the number of people afflicted with the MetS. The MetS consists of a myriad of abnormalities, including central obesity, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Although interest in the MetS initially arose due to its association with cardiovascular disease, subsequent data emerged pointing to a relationship with male sexual dysfunction.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Few randomized studies exist to guide treatment of sexual dysfunction related to MetS; rather, most studies have been observational in nature. Medical therapy has formed the mainstay of treatment.
authors: James Buchanan Brady Foundation, Department of Urology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA.
authors: Bilal
authors: B
authors: Chughtai
authors: Richard K
authors: RK
authors: Lee
authors: Alexis E
authors: AE
authors: Te
authors: Steven A
authors: SA
authors: Kaplan
mesh_terms: D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D010410:Penile Erection; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome