Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 28, 2026
04:22
Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility
Published on: May 30, 2025
Screening for erectile dysfunction and associated cardiovascular risk factors in Israeli men
Rafi J Heruti1, Arie Steinvil, Tzipora Shochat
1Sexual Rehabilitation Clinic, Reuth Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel. heruti@post.tau.ac.il
The Israel Medical Association Journal : IMAJ
|November 18, 2008
Summary
Erectile dysfunction affects 25% of military men aged 25-55, particularly those with diabetes. Early screening for erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular risks is crucial for timely intervention.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Cardiology
- Men's Health
Background:
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) is linked to treatable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors.
- Screening for ED and associated CVD risk factors holds significant clinical importance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify cases of erectile dysfunction (ED) within a military population.
- To assess the severity of ED among military personnel.
Main Methods:
- The study involved distributing the Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) questionnaire.
- Participants were military personnel aged 25-55 years undergoing routine examinations.
- Data were collected between 2001 and 2005 from 19,131 men, with 52% completing the SHIM.
Main Results:
- Overall, 25.2% of participants experienced erectile dysfunction (ED), ranging in severity from mild to severe.
- ED prevalence increased with age and was significantly associated with diabetes mellitus.
- Common cardiovascular risk factors like dyslipidemia (45.2%) and smoking (25.6%) were prevalent, but not significantly associated with ED in this cohort.
Conclusions:
- A high prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) exists in Israeli military men aged 25-55.
- Diabetes mellitus is a significant risk factor for ED in this population.
- The findings underscore the importance of screening for ED and cardiovascular risks in military personnel.
Related Concept Videos
01:20Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Men's health issues are increasingly recognized as significant, with several conditions posing common threats. Among these, testicular cancer is especially prevalent in younger men, particularly those aged 20 to 35 years. The disease often manifests as a painless mass in the testicles, sometimes accompanied by a sensation of heaviness or a dull ache.
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra. Symptoms...
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra. Symptoms...
01:17Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography
Cardiac imaging studies encompass a wide range of noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques designed to visualize the heart's structure and function in detail. One such technique is echocardiography, which uses high-frequency ultrasound waves to produce detailed images of the heart, known as echocardiograms.
Indications: Echocardiography is utilized to diagnose heart failure, valve disorders, and myocardial infarction. It also assesses cardiac structures' size, shape, and motion, evaluates...
Indications: Echocardiography is utilized to diagnose heart failure, valve disorders, and myocardial infarction. It also assesses cardiac structures' size, shape, and motion, evaluates...
01:30Hypertension III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies
Hypertension is asymptomatic and also referred to as the "silent killer" until it progresses to a severe stage or causes target organ disease. Patients may experience symptoms stemming from the strain on blood vessels and tissues in various organs or the heart's increased workload.Physical exams might show no abnormalities other than high blood pressure. Signs of vascular damage, when present, correspond to the organs supplied by the affected vessels, leading to target organ damage. For...
01:26Coronary Artery Disease IV: Preventive Measures
Effective preventive measures for coronary artery disease (CAD) focus on controlling modifiable risk factors, including cholesterol abnormalities and lifestyle changes.Cholesterol ManagementFirst, the Mediterranean diet and the American Heart Association advocate for maintaining low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels below 100 mg/dL, with a more stringent recommendation of below 70 mg/dL for individuals at high risk. LDL cholesterol, often termed "bad cholesterol," can lead to the...
01:26Exercise Stress Test
Introduction
Exercise stress testing, commonly known as a treadmill test, is a noninvasive procedure used to evaluate cardiovascular function and diagnose heart conditions.
Definition
An exercise stress test measures the heart's response to exertion using a treadmill or stationary bicycle. Chest electrodes record the heart's electrical activity through an ECG, and blood pressure is monitored regularly.
Purposes
Exercise stress testing, commonly known as a treadmill test, is a noninvasive procedure used to evaluate cardiovascular function and diagnose heart conditions.
Definition
An exercise stress test measures the heart's response to exertion using a treadmill or stationary bicycle. Chest electrodes record the heart's electrical activity through an ECG, and blood pressure is monitored regularly.
Purposes
01:23Assessment of the Cardiovascular System I: Subjective Data
A thorough health history and physical assessment are essential for identifying cardiovascular disease (CVD) symptoms and distinguishing them from other health issues.
Initial Enquiry
Ask the patient about their primary concern and thoroughly explore all reported symptoms.
Medical History
Investigate past illnesses affecting the cardiovascular system, such as angina, anemia, rheumatic fever, congenital heart disease, stroke, thrombophlebitis, dysrhythmias, varicosities
Inquire about symptoms...
Initial Enquiry
Ask the patient about their primary concern and thoroughly explore all reported symptoms.
Medical History
Investigate past illnesses affecting the cardiovascular system, such as angina, anemia, rheumatic fever, congenital heart disease, stroke, thrombophlebitis, dysrhythmias, varicosities
Inquire about symptoms...