Study: Diabetes raises the possibility of erectile dysfunction | News from Delhi

NEW DELHI: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a known effect of diabetes in men, but patients often remain silent on this aspect. In a recent survey conducted by a high-end private hospital involving 220 diabetics and 50 non-diabetics between the 18-65 age group, it was found that 79% of these men experience some degree of erectile dysfunction . In the non-diabetic population of the same age group, the prevalence of this dysfunction was also not low. It was found at 46%.

Dr. Atul Gogia, Senior Consultant, Department of Medicine at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, who led the study, said that one of the interesting findings of their study was that the longer the duration of diabetes, more was the risk of ED. Among patients with diabetes for less than five years, 43.6% had ED with only 3.6% having severe ED In diabetic patients aged 6 to 10 years, 83% suffered from ED with 10 9% of serious ED In patients with diabetes over 10 years of age, 78.6% suffered from ED with 16.4% severe ED, "he said. declared.

ED is often painful and an embarrbading condition not only for men but also for their badual partners. It has a negative impact on psychological well-being and leads to marital disharmony, said Dr. M Sondhi, another researcher who participated in the study. "Patients need to report these symptoms early for effective management," the doctors said.