Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is more prevalent in men living with HIV (MLHIV) when compared with age-matched HIV-negative men. This may be related to a premature decline in testosterone levels. In the general population, ED has been associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). AIM: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of ED, testosterone deficiency, and risk of CHD in a cohort of young to middle-aged MLHIV in Belgium. METHODS: A cross-sectional, observational study among 244 MLHIV attending the outpatient clinic of the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The short version of the international index of erectile function (IIEF-5) questionnaire diagnosed ED (cutoff score
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Sexual Medicine |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 7 |
Pages (from-to) | 1816-1822 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 1743-6095 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- Viral diseases
- HIV
- AIDS
- Health impact
- Risk
- Impotence
- Penis
- Testosterone
- Coronary heart disease
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM)
- ITM
- Belgium
- Europe-West