Improvement in erectile function following weight loss in obese men: the SHED-IT randomized controlled trial.
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.
Clare E
CE
Collins
Megan E
ME
Jensen
Myles D
MD
Young
Robin
R
Callister
Ronald C
RC
Plotnikoff
Philip J
PJ
Morgan
D003075:Coitus; D004032:Diet; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D015444:Exercise; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010410:Penile Erection; D020127:Recovery of Function; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015431:Weight Loss; D061217:Weight Reduction Programs