Association between homocysteine, vitamin B ₁₂ , folic acid and erectile dysfunction: a cross-sectional study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects up to 53.4% of men aged 30-80 years. In this study, we aimed to examine the association between homocysteine (HCY), vitamin B₁₂ (B12), folic acid (FA) and ED.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Guangxi, China.

Participants

A total of 1381 participants who completed questionnaires were included, between September 2009 and December 2009.

Measures

ED was evaluated by the International Index of Erectile Function scores. Also, the values of HCY, B12 and FA were acquired. Then, regression and between-group analyses were performed.

Results

No association between FA and ED was found. Significant correlations between HCY and ED were found-the relationships between these two parameters were most not

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6537974 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature