Physical exercise improves erectile function in young and middle-aged men
WANG Wen
WANG Jing-qi
WAN Feng
YANG Lin
Abstract：Objective:To assess the association between physical exercise and erectile function in young and middle-aged men.Methods:Using Paffenbarger Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) and IIEF-15,we conducted an investigation among 30-to 45-year-old male outpatients at the clinic of urology.Based on the physical activity described in PPAQ,the patients were divided into a sedentary group (≤ 1 400 Kcal/wk) and an exercise group (＞ 1 400 Kcal/wk).Results:The total score on IIEF-15 was significantly higher in the exercise group than in the sedentary group (62.2 vs 54.4),and so were the scores on the domains of erectile function (26.4 vs 23.3),sexual desire (7.8 vs 6.9),orgasmic function (9.0 vs 8.3),intercourse satisfaction (11.5 vs 9.6),and overall satisfaction (7.5 vs 6.3) (all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion:Increased physical activity is associated with better sexual function in young and middle-aged men.
Keywords：erectile functionphysical exercisesedentaryyoung and middle-aged male
Publication Date：2014-11-16
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)