Urologists reveal secrets to preventing erectile dysfunction
As published in the newspaper 20minutos, the head of the urology service for men’s health at Olympia Quironsalud, Dr. François Peinado, notes that exercise is “an ideal first-line treatment option for erectile dysfunction, especially for men.” want or cannot take medications.
Benefits of walking or cycling
Based on these claims, Kironsalud points out that a study published in October in the Oxford Academic Journal of Sexual Medicine found that aerobic exercise such as walking or cycling for at least half an hour three times a week. improve erectile function in all men with erectile dysfunction who took part in the study.
To develop it, researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, Boston Scientific and Miller Scientific in the US analyzed 11 previous studies involving a total of 1,147 participants. “The trials in which these participants took part were randomized and included control groups and were considered the gold standard in terms of reliability,” Dr. Peinado emphasizes.
Improvement in men with severe erectile dysfunction
According to the researchers, the greatest improvement in erectile function was observed in men with more severe erectile dysfunction. On a standardized scale of 6 to 30, men with severe ED who exercised experienced an average improvement of 5 points, compared with a 2 to 3 point improvement for men with mild to moderate ED.
Fight obesity and lower blood pressure
To this end, the expert notes that exercise has long been linked to improved erectile function because it improves blood circulation in the body, helping to “fight obesity and lower blood pressure, two risk factors for cancer.” erectile disfunction.
Similarly, Dr. Peinado states that another finding from the study was the beneficial effects of aerobic exercise, similar to the effects of drugs such as Viagra (also known as sildenafil) and Cialis (also known as tadalafil).
Not everyone wants to take pills
The urologist notes that not everyone wants to take pills for erectile dysfunction, and some are not satisfied with the side effects, which may include heartburn, nausea and headaches. “On the other hand, playing sports is something free, simple and accessible,” the doctor recommends.
As a man ages, erectile dysfunction can occur for a variety of reasons, such as decreased testosterone levels and decreased libido. “This study provides physicians and patients with the necessary evidence to definitively recommend aerobic activity as part of the treatment for erectile dysfunction,” the expert concludes.