Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation: a continuum movens supporting couple sexual dysfunction.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The specific underlying mechanisms supporting the association between erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE) are still not completely clarified. To summarize and discuss all available data supporting the relationship between PE and ED.

Methods

A comprehensive narrative review was performed. In addition, to better clarify the specific factors underlining ED and PE, a meta-analytic approach of the selected evidence was also performed. In particular, the meta-analytic method was selected in order to minimize possible sources of bias derived from a personal interpretation of the data.

Results

Current data confirm the close association between ED and PE and the bidirectional nature of their relationship. In particular, PE was associated with a fou

SUBMITTER: Corona G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9063256 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature