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Association of erectile dysfunction with tinnitus: a nationwide population-based study
Yen-Fu Cheng1,2,3,4,5, Sudha Xirasagar6, Nai-Wen Kuo7
1Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Scientific Reports
|March 27, 2021
Summary
This study found a significant association between tinnitus and erectile dysfunction (ED). Patients with ED were more likely to have a prior tinnitus diagnosis, suggesting a potential link between these conditions.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Otolaryngology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Previous research suggests a higher prevalence of sexual problems in patients with tinnitus.
- The specific association between tinnitus and erectile dysfunction (ED) requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between tinnitus and erectile dysfunction (ED).
- To investigate if tinnitus is a risk factor for developing ED.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a nationwide population-based database (Taiwan's National Health Insurance Dataset).
- Included 19,329 patients with ED and 19,329 propensity score-matched controls without ED.
- Employed multiple logistic regression analysis, adjusting for comorbidities and socioeconomic factors.
Main Results:
- A prior tinnitus diagnosis was found in 4.10% of ED cases versus 2.35% of controls.
- Patients with ED were significantly more likely to have a prior tinnitus diagnosis (OR 1.779, p < 0.001).
- The association remained significant after adjusting for confounding factors.
Conclusions:
- Detected a novel association between erectile dysfunction (ED) and tinnitus.
- Physicians should consider the possibility of ED in patients diagnosed with tinnitus.
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