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What is the best biological parameter to predict erectile dysfunction in men aged >55 years with type 2 diabetes?
Author(s) -
Raharinavalona Sitraka A,
Chevalier Nicolas,
Gruel Claude,
N'toutoum AndréChristian,
Vélayoudom Céphise FritzLine
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of diabetes investigation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.089
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 2040-1124
pISSN - 2040-1116
DOI - 10.1111/jdi.13089
Subject(s) - medicine , erectile dysfunction , diabetes mellitus , testosterone (patch) , type 2 diabetes , body mass index , univariate analysis , prospective cohort study , population , multivariate analysis , endocrinology , environmental health
Abstract To date, there is no evidence regarding the best biological marker to predict erectile dysfunction ( ED ) in men aged >55 years with type 2 diabetes. This prospective study included data from men aged >55 years with type 2 diabetes. ED was assessed by the International Index of Erectile Function 15‐item survey. Total testosterone (TT) levels and bioavailable testosterone were measured; the free testosterone index was calculated. Data from 155 men (aged 64 ± 7 years) were explored. The prevalence of ED and testosterone deficiency was 78.7% and 34.8%, respectively. After univariate analysis, TT and bioavailable testosterone were associated with ED ( P  = 0.01). After multivariate analysis, and adjustment for age, body mass index, tobacco, alcohol, duration of diabetes, TT , bioavailable testosterone, vitamin D and high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein, we found that only high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein was significantly predictive of ED . TT could predict ED, but it lacks specificity. We found a potential role of high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein as a predictive marker of ED in this targeted population.

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