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Gender difference and correlation between sexuality, thyroid hormones, cognitive, and physical functions in elderly
G P Emerenziani1, G Izzo1, M G Vaccaro2,3
1Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, "Magna Græcia" University, Catanzaro, Italy.
Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
|November 9, 2018
Summary
Active sexuality in older adults is linked to better cognitive function and physical fitness. Thyroid hormones did not directly correlate with sexual health in this study of fit elderly individuals.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sexual Health
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Sexuality is integral to psycho-physical well-being in the elderly.
- Maintaining sexual health is associated with overall quality of life in aging populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between sexual health and thyroid hormones.
- To analyze the relationship between sexual health, cognitive function, and physical fitness in the elderly.
Main Methods:
- Fifty-one fit elderly adults (mean age 71.9 years) were assessed.
- Sexual function (CSFQ-14, SAS), thyroid hormones (TSH, FT3, FT4), cognitive function (MMSE), depressive symptoms (GDS), and physical fitness (SPPB, HG, TUG, ST) were measured.
Main Results:
- Sexual function positively correlated with cognitive function (MMSE) and negatively with depressive symptoms (GDS).
- Thyroid hormones showed limited correlation with sexual health but some associations with physical parameters in a gender-specific manner.
- Sexual function strongly correlated with physical fitness measures (SPPB, TUG, ST).
Conclusions:
- A strong relationship exists between active sexuality, cognitive function, and physical fitness in the elderly.
- Peripheral thyroxine deiodination may predict better physical performance and successful aging in fit older adults.
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