Examining the relationship between alcohol consumption and erectile dysfunction in men: a systematic review

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Document Type : Review Article

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1 Associate Professor, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

2 PhD Student of Reproductive Health, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

10.22038/ijogi.2024.78453.6021

Abstract

Introduction: Erectile dysfunction is one of the most common sexual health problems in men and defined persistent inability to achieve or maintain erection for sexual performance. Several risk factors have been mentioned in connection with its occurrence. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that can lead to ED. The aim of This study was a systematic review of studies on the relationship between erectile dysfunction and alcohol consumption.

Methodology: This study was conducted by searching databases including, Google Scholar, Web of Science, PubMed and Scopus by two independent researchers, and using Mesh keywords including: erectile dysfunction, male sexual impotence, alcohol consumption, drinking Habits, Alcohol Intake, ethanol were done. In order to evaluate quality of articles, Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used for observational studies or the Cochrane risk of bias tool for interventional studies.

Results: After evaluating the quality of 196 selected articles, finally 15 articles were included in the systematic review. The results of studies show that alcohol consumption is effective on occurrence of ED. The duration, frequency and amount of alcohol consumption were also effective on severity and occurrence of erectile dysfunction. It has also been shown that avoiding alcohol can be effective in improving penile erection.

Conclusion: Despite the inconsistent results in some studies,findings of most the studies indicate the existence of a relationship between alcohol consumption and erectile dysfunction in men. The time of starting to drink alcohol, the number of drink in a week, and the amount consumed also affect the occurrence of this disorder.

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The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility

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Available Online from 18 May 2024

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