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Psoriasis and the risk of erectile dysfunction: a population-based case-control study
Shiu-Dong Chung1, Joseph J Keller, Thomas Waitao Chu
1Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Ban Ciao, Taipei, Taiwan.
The Journal of Sexual Medicine
|October 26, 2011
Summary
Men with erectile dysfunction (ED) were significantly more likely to have a prior psoriasis diagnosis. This finding suggests a link between psoriasis and ED, warranting clinical attention.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Urology
- Cardiology
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Psoriasis is linked to systemic metabolic and cardiovascular issues, sharing risk factors with erectile dysfunction (ED).
- Limited research has explored the specific association between ED and psoriasis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between erectile dysfunction (ED) and a prior diagnosis of psoriasis.
- Utilizing a population-based dataset with a case-control design to estimate this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Employed administrative claims data from Taiwan's National Health Insurance program.
- Identified 4,606 patients with ED (cases) and 13,818 controls.
- Used conditional logistic regression to analyze the association, adjusting for comorbidities and demographic factors.
Main Results:
- Psoriasis prevalence was 1.7% in the ED group versus 0.4% in the control group.
- Patients with ED had a significantly higher likelihood of a prior psoriasis diagnosis (OR = 3.85; 95% CI = 2.72-5.44) after adjustments.
Conclusions:
- A significant association exists between prior psoriasis diagnosis and erectile dysfunction (ED).
- Clinicians should consider the potential for ED in patients diagnosed with psoriasis.
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